The Indian Army has carried out multiple rescue operations, evacuating 715 people, including government employees and personnel from the BSF and CRPF, who were trapped in flash floods in Jammu and Pathankot sectors, officials said on Tuesday, PTI reported.

Thirteen flood relief and rescue columns were deployed in response to the severe flooding, the Defence PRO said. “These columns are working tirelessly in challenging weather to save lives,” he added.

Coordinated efforts with the civil administration have so far resulted in the evacuation of 635 citizens, including 12 BSF and 22 CRPF personnel, he said.