‘Operation Jal Rahat 2’: Army brings hope for flood-hit N-E

 

 

AS RELENTLESS rains lashed the North-East, swallowing homes and marooning thousands, the Indian Army has launched extensive Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) operations under ‘Operation Jal Rahat 2’, with coordinated deployment across Nagaland, Assam, and Manipur. On 10 July, the Deputy Commissioner of Dimapur formally requisitioned assistance from the Indian Army to provide immediate flood relief in Singrijan Colony, one of the worst-hit areas.

 

The Army swiftly responded with the deployment of an Engineer Task Force (ETF) team. While a verbal de-requisition was received later in the day, the Army remains on standby with resources mobilised through the Flood Relief Control Centre at HQ IGAR (N). In Upper Assam, the Dhansiri River in Golaghat district has breached danger levels. Although water levels are now receding, the Indian Army continues to monitor the situation closely and is ready to intervene, should the need arise. In Manipur, the Nambol River flowing through Imphal West and Bishnupur districts has also surpassed danger levels.

 

While floodwaters are beginning to recede, the Army remains actively engaged in relief operations in coordination with civil authorities. As of today, the Indian Army has deployed 40 Relief Columns (24 Main + 16 Reserve) across the region. Similarly, the Army has rescued 3,820 people, distributed over 1,300 food packets, supplied more than 15,000 water bottles and over 2,000 individuals have received medical aid.