IAF and NDRF Rescue Stranded Individuals Amid Floods in Himachal and UP
IAF and NDRF Rescue Stranded Individuals Amid Floods in Himachal and UP
IN · Published Sep 2, 2026
The Indian Air Force (IAF) and the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) have conducted multiple rescue operations to save individuals stranded in flooded rivers across Himachal Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh.
On 2nd September 2026, two people were rescued from the Ran River in Nahan, Himachal Pradesh, while another elderly individual was airlifted from a river in Sirmaur district under challenging weather conditions.

Impact & Risks

Flooding in Himachal Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh has left several individuals stranded, posing significant risks to life and property. The swift response by the IAF and NDRF has mitigated immediate dangers, but the affected regions remain vulnerable to further flooding. The operations underscore the critical need for timely evacuation and disaster preparedness in flood-prone areas.

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