On the Raising Day of the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday extended his deepest appreciation to the men and women whose professionalism and resolve stand tall in moments of crisis.
The drill was conducted jointly by the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) personnel and the Mine Rescue Team from Mines Rescue Station, Orient Area, focusing specifically on handling water-related emergencies in mining operations.
"Operation Sagar Bandhu stands as a testament to the deep emotional bonds between the peoples – and the trusted partnership between the Governments – of India and Sri Lanka," the MEA said in a statement.
The Indian Air Force on Sunday said that under Operation Sagar Bandhu, IAF C-17 airlifted NDRF teams and equipment from Pune. The ongoing operation has tapped into domestic support operations.
India on Saturday said that teams of the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) have been deployed in Sri Lanka to assist local authorities in rescue and relief operations under “Operation Sagar Bandhu” as the island nation continues to grapple with severe flooding and disruption caused by heavy rainfall.
At least eight people have been reported missing after a cloudburst struck Baligarh along the Barkot-Yamunotri road in Uttarakhand's Uttarkashi district late on Sunday, causing heavy destruction in the region, authorities confirmed on Monday.
At least one person died, and 10 remain missing as the bus, carrying 18 people from Rishikesh to Badrinath in Uttarakhand, veered off the road in Rudraprayag district while going uphill and fell into the swollen Alaknanda River near Gholtir.
A helicopter carrying seven people on board and which was on its way to Gaurikund in Uttarakhand crashed on Sunday morning, Uttarakhand Civil Aviation Development Authority (UCADA) said.
After eight relentless days of search and rescue operations, the body of Sepoy Sainudheen PK, one of six Army personnel reported missing in a massive landslide, was recovered from the debris in Chaten, North Sikkim.
Airlift operations to evacuate stranded tourists from north Sikkim have been temporarily suspended due to inclement weather conditions, officials confirmed. Evacuations will resume as soon as weather permits, sources said.
