IN PHOTOS: IAF launches rescue and relief operations in Uttarkashi

Updated On: 06 August, 2025 07:25 PM IST | Anushree Gaikwad

The Indian Air Force (IAF) has initiated a joint rescue and relief operation in response to a cloudburst-triggered flash flood in Uttarkashi`s Harsil, which has left the region isolated, the IAF said in a statement on Wednesday. (PICS/ PTI)

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IAF`s An-32 and C-295 transport aircraft from Agra have landed in Dehradun to support the mission in the flood-affected areas

<p>Air Force stations in Agra and Bareilly were activated overnight to load relief and rescue material and to coordinate with Indian Army personnel for deployment in the rescue missions</p>

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Air Force stations in Agra and Bareilly were activated overnight to load relief and rescue material and to coordinate with Indian Army personnel for deployment in the rescue missions

<p>Despite dense fog and persistent rainfall hampering flight operations in the morning hours, the IAF stated that a brief improvement in visibility is being utilised to conduct sorties</p>

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Despite dense fog and persistent rainfall hampering flight operations in the morning hours, the IAF stated that a brief improvement in visibility is being utilised to conduct sorties

<p>Earlier, the Indian Army launched a swift and coordinated Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) operation in the wake of a devastating cloudburst near Dharali, close to Harsil in Uttarakhand</p>

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Earlier, the Indian Army launched a swift and coordinated Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) operation in the wake of a devastating cloudburst near Dharali, close to Harsil in Uttarakhand

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The region is currently cut off from both north and south due to multiple road breaches and a collapsed bridge

<p>According to a statement from the Indian Army, over 225 Army personnel including infantry and engineering teams are on ground for search, rescue and relief tasks</p>

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According to a statement from the Indian Army, over 225 Army personnel including infantry and engineering teams are on ground for search, rescue and relief tasks

<p>As of 3 pm on Wednesday, seven teams of the Indian Army are operating with Reeco Radar near Tekla while search and rescue dogs are deployed at Harsil; more are en route from Remount and Veterinary Centres</p>

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As of 3 pm on Wednesday, seven teams of the Indian Army are operating with Reeco Radar near Tekla while search and rescue dogs are deployed at Harsil; more are en route from Remount and Veterinary Centres

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