Jorhat, Assam – The National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) mounted a swift and crucial operation on July 19, successfully rescuing five persons from the perilous floodwaters near Seleng Ghat, adjacent to Seleng Tea Estate, within Assam's Jorhat district. The rescue mission was initiated following an urgent from the District Disaster Management Authority (DDMA), Jorhat, highlighting the escalating flood situation in the Teok Revenue Circle.
An NDRF team, led by Inspector K.B. Nath and operating under the overall supervision of Deputy Commandant N.K. Tiwari from the 1st Battalion NDRF, was immediately deployed to the affected area. Their search and rescue efforts proved critical in multiple challenging scenarios.
Among those rescued was a young girl found trapped on the roof of her submerged house, desperately awaiting help. The team also pulled a man to safety who was being swept away by the strong currents. Additionally, three women, stranded amidst the rising floodwaters, were successfully evacuated. One elderly woman among them was discovered in a critical state, suffering from severe hypothermia due to prolonged exposure to the cold water.
The rescue personnel provided immediate Pre-Hospital Treatment (PHT) on-site, particularly to the elderly woman requiring urgent medical attention. All five victims were subsequently shifted safely to a designated relief centre, where they are receiving further medical care and support for rehabilitation. The timely intervention by the NDRF underscored the ongoing challenges faced by communities in flood-prone regions of Assam.
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