Villagers rescue youth swept away by floodwaters in northern India
by Bhagyashree BarmanContinuous heavy rains over the past four days have wreaked havoc in northern India’s Uttarakhand, causing rivers and streams to overflow and create dangerous conditions for residents.
The incident took place near Sundarkhal village on Ramnagar National Highway 309 and the video went viral on July 9.
Visuals showed two youths trying to cross the drain on a bike, the force of the water was so intense that it carried both the bike and its riders downstream. Fortunately, local villagers witnessed the perilous situation and quickly intervened, managing to pull the youths to safety.
According to reports two youths narrowly escaped disaster when they and their bike were swept away by a rain-swollen drain near Sunder Khal village on Ramnagar National Highway 309.
The incident occurred when the youths attempted to cross the rain drain on their bike.
This dramatic rescue highlights the severe impact of the ongoing rains in the region. The districts of Kumaon are among the hardest hit, with continuous downpours transforming usually manageable streams into torrents and flooding roads, disrupting daily life and endangering residents.
Authorities have issued warnings and urged people to avoid crossing swollen rivers and streams. The community remains on high alert as the heavy rains are expected to continue, posing further threats and challenges to the affected areas.