The army launched rescue operations after heavy and relentless rains led to serious floods in several villages of Ashti Taluka in the district of Beed in Maharáš. Photo credit: x/@iasouthern
The army launched rescue operations after heavy and relentless rains led to serious floods in several villages of Ashti Taluka in the Beed Mahashtra district and left at least five to six villages, including Kada and Ghatpimpri, completely flooded and cut off.
According to the Indian Army, which responded to the request of the district collector, Beed launched the Indian Army Humanitarian Assistance and Aid to Disasters (Hadr) to save the stuck inhabitants. Authorities estimate that 25-30 people trapped in affected villages require urgent evacuation.
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Sudden floods were caused by villages and stuck families in the Beed district within hours.
Army Aviation Helicopters from the Thar Rapors Brigade #Indiianarmy The pilots launched quickly, averted bad weather to reach the limit areas … pic.twitter.com/d8ky5585sa
– Southern Command Indian Army (@iasouthern) September 15, 2025
To help the rescue mission, the army deployed one advanced helicopter (ALH) and two helicopters Chetak of Nashik, although their activity is subject to weather conditions. In addition, a column of floods from Ahmednagar was mobilized and is expected to reach the areas affected by the floods by late evening, the army said.
Further strengthening efforts for assistance, the engineering group from the Bombay Engineer Group will also join the operation to provide specialized support, including recovery and technical aid in high -risk areas.
Officials said the army teams work in close coordination with the local administration to prefer the safe evacuation of stuck villagers, with planned air combat points as soon as the weather permits. The ground teams are simultaneously deployed to ensure that auxiliary needs and medical assistance can be provided quickly.
The army repeated its obligation to expand all possible support for civilian administration and the local population during the crisis. Operations of auxiliary operations are likely to continue until the water levels retreat and normal access routes are not renewed.
Published – 15 September 2025 9:37
