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IAF Helicopter Saves 12 Stranded in Chhattisgarh Indravati Floods
✍️ The Economic Times
🗓 18 Oct 2026, 10:32 AM
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An Indian Air Force helicopter rescued 12 people who had been stranded overnight during the Indravati River floods in Chhattisgarh.
An Indian Air Force helicopter was deployed to rescue 12 civilians who had been stranded overnight along the Indravati River in Chhattisgarh.
The rescue operation was launched after reports of heavy flooding and rising water levels left the group isolated from nearby villages.
The helicopter landed in a shallow area, picked up the stranded individuals and transported them to a safe location, where they were handed over to local authorities.
Officials praised the IAF for its swift response and coordination with state disaster management teams.
The Indravati flood situation remains under control, but authorities continue to monitor the river’s water levels and provide assistance to affected communities.
The rescue operation was launched after reports of heavy flooding and rising water levels left the group isolated from nearby villages.
The helicopter landed in a shallow area, picked up the stranded individuals and transported them to a safe location, where they were handed over to local authorities.
Officials praised the IAF for its swift response and coordination with state disaster management teams.
The Indravati flood situation remains under control, but authorities continue to monitor the river’s water levels and provide assistance to affected communities.