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Woman pulls biker to safety with dupatta amid Himachal flash flood
✍️ India Today
🗓 01 Sep 2026, 04:03 PM
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During a sudden flash flood in Himachal Pradesh, a woman used her dupatta to pull a stranded biker out of the water, saving his life.
A flash flood swept through a remote area of Himachal Pradesh on Saturday, trapping a motorcyclist in fast‑moving water. The rider, who was later described as battling for his life, struggled to stay afloat as the current intensified.
A local woman, witnessing the incident, quickly wrapped her dupatta around the biker and pulled him to the riverbank. Emergency services arrived shortly after and provided medical attention to the injured motorist.
Authorities have warned residents about the heightened risk of flash floods in the hilly terrain following heavy rains, urging people to stay alert and avoid low‑lying routes during severe weather.
The biker was taken to a nearby hospital for treatment and is reported to be in stable condition. The rescuing woman's quick thinking has been praised by locals and officials alike.
A local woman, witnessing the incident, quickly wrapped her dupatta around the biker and pulled him to the riverbank. Emergency services arrived shortly after and provided medical attention to the injured motorist.
Authorities have warned residents about the heightened risk of flash floods in the hilly terrain following heavy rains, urging people to stay alert and avoid low‑lying routes during severe weather.
The biker was taken to a nearby hospital for treatment and is reported to be in stable condition. The rescuing woman's quick thinking has been praised by locals and officials alike.