Armed forces launch relief operations in flood-affected Northeast

Army personnel during a rescue operation at a flood-affected area, in Manipur
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The armed forces on Wednesday (May 4, 2025) undertook rescue and relief operations in areas affected by floods and landslides across several north-eastern States.

“In response to the devastating landslides in Sikkim, Indian Air Force Mi-17 helicopters rapidly launched HADR [humanitarian aid and disaster relief] Ops – airdropping relief supplies, inserting NDRF teams, and evacuating 33 stranded individuals, including two U.S. nationals, from the remote Chaten region,” the Air Force said.

In Manipur, the Army extended humanitarian assistance to Soibam Leikai village in Imphal East district, which was severely affected by flooding.

“The unprecedented floods had left the local population struggling for survival, with clean drinking water becoming an urgent necessity. Thus, the Army established emergency drinking water distribution points, ensuring that the residents had access to clean and potable water. Also, 5,750 litres of fresh water was supplied to fulfil the immediate requirement,” a Defence Ministry spokesperson said.