According to a statement released on Thursday, the Indian Army has begun extensive humanitarian aid and disaster relief operations (HADR) in response to flooding and severe rain in many Northeastern states.
According to the army, it has so far sent out 40 relief columns around the area, saving 3,820 lives. The exercise was initiated by the armed force as part of Operation Jal Rahat-2, with a synchronized deployment throughout Manipur, Assam, and Nagaland.
According to the army, 2,095 persons have received medical assistance, 15,421 water bottles, and 1,361 food packages.
With the Dhansiri River in Golaghat surpassing the danger threshold, the Indian Army began its HADR operations in the upper regions of Assam.
"Although water levels are now receding, the Indian Army continues to monitor the situation closely and is ready to intervene, should the need arise," it added.
Regarding Nagaland, it stated that the deputy commissioner of Dimapur requested help from the Indian Army on Thursday in order to deliver immediate flood relief in one of the most affected places, Singrijan Colony. "A team from the Engineer Task Force (ETF) was quickly deployed by the army in response. The army is still on standby with resources mobilized through the Flood Relief Control Center at HQ IGAR (N), even if a verbal de-requisition was received later in the day, the release stated. The Nambol River, which flows through the districts of Imphal West and Bishnupur in Manipur, has also risen over danger limits. "While floodwaters are beginning to recede, the army remains actively engaged in relief operations in coordination with civil authorities," it stated.