Rescuers Deploy Drones and Helicopters in Multi-State Disaster Relief Efforts

A series of natural disasters has triggered intense rescue operations across Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, and Kerala. Drones and helicopters are utilized to search for missing individuals and evacuate stranded victims. The efforts highlight the importance of rapid response and advanced technology in disaster relief. Political and legal issues also emerge amid ongoing crises.


Devdiscourse News Desk | New Delhi | Updated: 02-08-2024 21:48 IST | Created: 02-08-2024 21:48 IST
Rescuers Deploy Drones and Helicopters in Multi-State Disaster Relief Efforts
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A series of natural disasters have gripped multiple states in India, precipitating urgent rescue operations. As the death toll rises and scores remain missing, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, and Kerala are utilizing drones and helicopters to aid in their rescue missions.

In Himachal Pradesh, flash floods have resulted in eight fatalities and 45 missing persons. Rescuers are employing drones to locate and recover those still stranded. Concurrently, in Uttarakhand's Rudraprayag district, the Indian Air Force has deployed Chinook and MI17 helicopters to evacuate pilgrims marooned along the rain-battered route to Kedarnath.

Similarly, Kerala's Wayanad district is leveraging advanced technical equipment and canine units to search for survivors buried under landslide rubble. The scale and speed of the responses underscore the increasing reliance on technology in disaster management.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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