Gwalior: Army columns mobilized in flood hit Gwalior-Chambal region of Madhya Pradesh where recent spell of heavy rain has flooded many villages in Gwalior, Sheopur, Shivpuri, Datia and Bhind districts. The flooding in many prominent rivers in the area submerged swathes of area and washed away critical road links and bridges connecting these areas.
The rise in water levels in Sindh river in Bhind district has further inundated new areas on August 4 and 5, wherein, additional Army columns have been mobilised. More than 700 persons have been evacuated to safer places.
Presently, nine columns including Engineer Task Force are deployed in the region. In addition, Doctors and Para Medic Staff from Army Medical Corps are also providing medical aid to the sick and injured. The relief operations are ongoing in conjunction with civil administration.
Flood Relief Columns and Engineer Task Forces of #IndianArmy carried out Rescue and Relief operations in village Bhitarwar, Induki, Madanpura and Pali of #MadhyaPradesh, providing succour to the flood-affected people.#WeCare#IndianArmy pic.twitter.com/GWxYkCoy31
— ADG PI – INDIAN ARMY (@adgpi) August 6, 2021
After the local administration requested for local Army Formations to undertake coordinated flood relief and rescue operations to save precious lives and livestock, Army launched Operation Varsha 21 and Four Army columns consisting of about 80 personnel and specialised equipment for flood relief operations were mobilised on August 3, 2021 from Army Formations of Sudarshan Chakra Corps stationed at Gwalior, Jhansi and Saugor and reached the affected areas of Sheopur, Shivpuri, Datia and Bhitarwar in Gwalior within two hours.
The flood relief columns after carrying out initial assessment of the situation at the affected areas, launched operations during the night and were successful in reaching upto the last village. The efforts resulted in saving 150 personnel by morning of August 4, 2021 and another 250 persons as also livestock of the poor farmers.
– global bihari bureau
