Military leads aid ops in Dharali, over 350 civilians rescued

The Indian Military, in shut coordination with the Indian Air Pressure, SDRF, NDRF, ITBP, BRO, and civil administration, continues to guide large-scale rescue and aid efforts within the flood- and landslide-affected area of Dharali and Harsil in Uttarakhand underneath Operation Dharali. As per the assertion, Dharali stays fully minimize off attributable to widespread landslides. Nevertheless, street clearance efforts have progressed as much as Limchigad, the place the launch of a Bailey Bridge is at the moment underway and anticipated to be accomplished by Friday night.

By way of climate circumstances, Matli and Harsil have skilled a interval of clear skies, aiding rescue efforts. Nevertheless, low visibility and rain over Dehradun have quickly delayed some deliberate air sorties.

“To date, a complete of 357 civilians have been rescued, with 119 airlifted to Dehradun. Rescue groups on the bottom embrace Indian Military columns, fight engineers, medical items, and specialised Search and Rescue (SAR) canine squads. The NDRF has deployed 105 personnel, working in tandem with SDRF and ITBP groups, together with medical officers stationed in Harsil and Dharali,” mentioned the Indian Military in an announcement.

Military medical doctors, nursing assistants and fight medics are offering on-site therapy to rescued civilians at transit places. Among the many evacuees are 13 Military personnel, whereas eight troopers from the 14 Rajputana Rifles stay unaccounted for. The civil administration has reported that roughly 100 civilians are nonetheless lacking, and two civilian fatalities have been confirmed.

Aviation belongings have performed a key function within the operations. On August 7 alone, 68 helicopter sorties have been performed, together with six by the Indian Air Pressure, seven by the Military, and 55 by civil helicopters. A heli-bridging community has been activated between Dehradun, Harsil, Matli, and Dharasu ALG, supported by C-295 plane to ferry vital provides, rescue groups, and stranded civilians.

To assist coordination, the Indian Military has established a Communication Management Room at Harsil, with satellite tv for pc and Wi-Fi connectivity operational. In the meantime, BSNL and Airtel are working to revive public cellular networks within the affected area.

Senior army management, together with the Common Officer Commanding, Uttar Bharat Space, and the Commander, 9 (Impartial) Mountain Brigade, are on the bottom in Harsil to supervise operations and guarantee synergy between army and civilian companies.

The assertion mentioned, “The deliberate actions for August 8, 2025, embrace the launch of a Bailey Bridge at Limchigad to revive important street connectivity, the aerial induction of vital aid supplies and tools, continued search operations in Harsil and close by areas, and the evacuation of remaining stranded civilians by air from Harsil to Matli and Dehradun.”

The Indian Military stays absolutely dedicated to making sure the security and well-being of affected residents, working around the clock in synergy with different companies to beat the tough terrain and antagonistic climate circumstances. 

(Aside from the headline, this story has not been edited by DNA employees and is printed from ANI)