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NDRF Intensifies Search for Missing Persons After Arunachal Flash Flood; Two Bodies Recovered

From Hindustan Times · () English

Translated from English, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • The NDRF has intensified search operations for three missing persons after a flash flood in Arunachal Pradesh's Keyi Panyor district on June 24.
  • Five people initially went missing in the incident; two bodies have been recovered, and efforts are ongoing to find the remaining three.
  • Rescue teams face challenges including hilly terrain, debris, hazardous materials, and changing weather conditions.

The National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) is intensifying its search and rescue efforts for three individuals still missing following a flash flood that struck the NEEPCO Colony near Possa village in Arunachal Pradesh's Keyi Panyor district on June 24. The incident initially left five people unaccounted for.

On June 24, a flash flood occurred in the morning in the NEEPCO area, leaving five people missing.

— Anand PatelDescribing the initial incident and the NDRF's involvement.

Authorities have confirmed the recovery of two bodies so far. The NDRF team, which faced initial delays due to road blockages, arrived at the site and is now utilizing specialized equipment, including dog squads and boats, to locate the remaining missing persons. Additional NDRF teams with advanced gear are expected to join the operation, with intensified efforts planned for Saturday evening.

The NDRF team arrived yesterday and is currently conducting search operations using specialised equipment, canines and boats.

— Anand PatelDetailing the current search efforts.

Anand Patel, Deputy Commandant of the 12th Battalion of the NDRF, highlighted the significant challenges hindering the operation. These include the difficult hilly terrain, the presence of large amounts of high, floating debris, hazardous materials, and sharp objects, as well as unpredictable changing weather conditions. Despite these obstacles, the NDRF remains committed to recovering the missing bodies as swiftly as possible.

Some additional teams equipped with specialised gear are scheduled to join, and we expect to intensify the search operation by this evening.

— Anand PatelProviding an update on the escalation of the operation.

The Indian Air Force has also been involved in search and rescue operations in the affected Keyi Panyor area, collaborating with the State Disaster Response Force (SDRF). The ongoing efforts underscore the gravity of the situation and the determination to bring closure to the families of those affected by the flash flood.

The primary challenges include the hilly terrain and changing weather conditions.

— Anand PatelExplaining the difficulties faced by the rescue teams.
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Originally published by Hindustan Times in English. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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