Cyclone Remal has caused torrential rains in Northeast India on 27 / 28 May 2024. The relentless rains caused large parts of Imphal City and in Imphal East district in Manipur to be submerged. Relief efforts being required at multiple locations simultaneously, the civil administration requested Indian Army and Assam Rifles for providing columns for carrying out rescue and relief operations on night of 28 May 2024 and by 11 am on 29 May 2024.
Indian Army and Assam Rifles mobilized multiple flood relief columns within an hour and carried out rescue and relief operations in Imphal City and Khuman Lampak in Imphal East district. Over 300 individuals have been rescued in the ongoing relief operations in Imphal by these Security Forces.
In Mizoram as well, the State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) requested Indian Army to provide medical support in Melthum, where the region has been severely affected by landslides triggered by heavy rains from Cyclone Remal. Indian Army personnel are actively engaged in relief and rescue operations, delivering critical aid and ensuring the safety of the local population.
As recovery efforts continue and communities rebuild in the aftermath of this natural disaster, the security force remain steadfast in their commitment to serve and protect the people, exemplifying the values of bravery, compassion, and resilience that define our nation.
Report- Pratyusha Mukherjee
