Indian Coast Guard helicopter rescues 16 stranded along banks of river Ambika near Valsad
India Today
Indian Coast Guard officials on Monday rescued 16 stranded people along the banks of river Ambika near Valsad, Gujarat.
Indian Coast Guard officials on Monday rescued 16 stranded people along the banks of river Ambika near Valsad, Gujarat.
This came after the Coast Guard Air Station at Daman received a request from the office of the District Collector, Valsad for assistance towards rescuing some distressed people along the banks of river Ambika near Valsad, Gujarat stranded there due to incessant rains causing flash floods.
The coast guard swung into action and amidst heavy showers, its helicopter took off from Daman and rushed towards Valsad to rescue 16 marooned people stranded on the banks of the said river.
As the flood water rose, people were seen rushing to the terrace of their houses for safety. Some took refuge along the river banks at a height.
The helicopter from Coast Guard Air Station flew amidst marginal visibility in strong winds and heavy rain and reached the datum. The helicopter crew quickly assimilated the situation and upon positive identification of the safe location for disembarkation, airlifted the 16 stranded persons to safety ashore.
Heavy rain pounded parts of south Gujarat, leading to a rise in the water level of some rivers which caused inundation in various low-lying areas. A total of 3,250 people have been evacuated in Gujarat, including 400 in Chhota Udepur, 550 in Navsari and 470 in Valsad. Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel has asked all district collectors to be ready for the evacuation of more people.
The six worst affected regions include Navsari, Valsad, Dang, Narmada, Chhota Udepur and Panchmahal.
