SDRF rescues two people trapped in river amid heavy rains in northern India
by Aditi VermaAmid heavy rains causing sudden surges in river flows, the State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) successfully rescued two individuals in northern India’s Uttarakhand.
The incident took place near the Arch Bridge in Chinyalisaur in Uttarkashi district on July 22.
Visuals showed the rescue team safely rescued two individuals trapped in the river. They reached the stranded persons using a raft and ensured their safety by providing life jackets before bringing them to shore. The team acted swiftly, navigating the strong current to complete the rescue operation successfully.
As the monsoon rains continue to lash Uttarakhand, the rising water levels in rivers have led to several people getting trapped. Swift and decisive action by the State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) has proven crucial in saving lives.
In Uttarkashi district, two individuals found themselves stranded in the middle of the river near the Arch Bridge in Chinyalisaur. Early this morning, around 5:30 AM, the SDRF received information about the situation. Upon reaching the site, they observed that the two persons were unable to escape due to the strong current. Using a raft, the SDRF team quickly navigated to the individuals and safely rescued them. The rescued individuals were identified as Vijay Bhushan (49 years) and Kishori Lal (49 years), both from Uttarkashi.
Similarly, in Nainital, four individuals were trapped in the fast-flowing river in the Bardo Dhaniya Lot revenue area of Kainchi Dham Tehsil. With the help of residents, the Nainital police and SDRF carried out a three-hour rescue operation, successfully saving all four individuals. The rescued individuals were Shivam Jaiswal (20 years) and Vipanshu Rawat (20 years) from Dwarka, Delhi; Vivek Bisht (12 years) from Dhari Khairani Betalghat; and Rohit Bisht (18 years) from Nok Gaon Kakrighat, Bhawali.