Guwahati: The Indian Army has stepped up humanitarian assistance and disaster relief (HADR) efforts across the flood-ravaged northeastern states, rescuing over 3,800 people under Operation Jal Rahat-2, officials said on Thursday.
Triggered by incessant rainfall and swelling rivers, the Army has deployed 40 relief columns across Assam, Nagaland, and Manipur.
The operations are being coordinated under the leadership of Headquarters Inspector General Assam Rifles (North), in close collaboration with local civil administrations.
So far, troops have rescued 3,820 people, distributed 1,361 food packets, provided 15,421 bottles of drinking water, and extended medical aid to 2,095 individuals, according to a statement issued by the Army.
In Assam, the HADR efforts were focused in the upper districts after the Dhansiri River breached danger levels in Golaghat.
Although water levels have begun to recede, the Army continues to maintain close surveillance and remains on alert for further interventions.
In Nagaland, one of the worst-hit areas—Singrijan Colony in Dimapur—prompted the Deputy Commissioner to requisition Army assistance on Thursday.
An Engineer Task Force (ETF) team was swiftly deployed.
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While a verbal de-requisition was later received, the Army remains on standby with support mobilized through the Flood Relief Control Centre at HQ IGAR (North).
Meanwhile, in Manipur, the Nambol River overflowed, affecting large parts of Imphal West and Bishnupur districts.
While floodwaters are gradually receding, Army units are actively continuing relief operations in tandem with civil authorities.
The Army has reaffirmed its readiness to respond to any further emergencies across the region, with resources and personnel fully mobilised to support ongoing recovery efforts.
