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IAF Rescues 12 Stranded Civilians from Chhattisgarh Floodwaters in Daring Operation
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News18•28-09-2026, 10:00
IAF Rescues 12 Stranded Civilians from Chhattisgarh Floodwaters in Daring Operation
- •The Indian Air Force (IAF) rescued 12 civilians, including women and children, who were stranded by floodwaters on the north bank of the Indravati River near Dongaghat village in Chhattisgarh.
- •A crew from the IAF's Central Air Command located the civilians on the rooftop of a kutcha hut, which was at risk of collapsing due to gushing floodwaters.
- •A Garud commando was lowered onto the fragile rooftop to assist the stranded individuals, who were then winched aboard the hovering helicopter.
- •Separately, the IAF commenced Exercise Tarang Shakti 2026 at Air Force Station Jodhpur, a multilateral air exercise themed "Power in Partnership" running from September 26 to October 12, 2026.
- •Seven Friendly Foreign Countries, including Australia, the USA, France, and Germany, are participating in Exercise Tarang Shakti 2026 with diverse combat and support aircraft.
Key Questions Answered
The Indian Air Force rescued a total of 12 civilians, including women and children, who were stranded on the rooftop of a kutcha hut near Dongaghat village in Chhattisgarh.
The rescue operation was carried out by a crew from the Indian Air Force's Central Air Command, which utilized a hovering helicopter and a Garud commando to winch the stranded individuals to safety.
Exercise Tarang Shakti 2026 is being conducted from September 26 to October 12, 2026, with its operational phase taking place at Air Force Station Jodhpur.
