Indian Coast Guard rescues 170 stranded people in flood rescue operations

NEW DELH: Braving incessant rainfall, raging floodwaters and extremely challenging conditions, the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) has been at the forefront of extensive Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) and Search and Rescue (SAR) operations across Daman, Dadra & Nagar Haveli and South Gujarat.

The Indian Coast Guard Disaster Relief Teams (DRTs) and helicopters have rescued 170 stranded persons through 11 rescue operations conducted since the midnight of July 22, a release said.

ICG Disaster Relief Teams carried out relentless, round-the-clock rescue missions by wading through submerged terrain, navigating flood-affected areas and reaching locations rendered inaccessible by road. Coast Guard helicopters complemented the efforts through timely aerial evacuations of stranded civilians from isolated and severely inundated areas.

Braving relentless rain and raging floodwaters, @IndiaCoastGuard Disaster Relief Teams #Daman carried out non-stop, round-the-clock rescues — wading through submerged terrain, airlifting the stranded, and working shoulder-to-shoulder with civil administration.

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— Indian Coast Guard (@IndiaCoastGuard) July 24, 2026

As per the release, the operations commenced with the rescue of five stranded persons from Khanvel, Silvassa during the night of July 22 and 23, followed by the rescue of three fishermen trapped along the flooded riverbank at Kadaiya Coastal Area. In one of the largest operations, 60 persons stranded in the flood-affected Welspun Industrial Area, where road connectivity had been completely severed, were safely evacuated during the night of July 23 and 24.

Further rescue missions included the evacuation of seven persons from a bus stranded in floodwaters near Aero Fibre Pvt Ltd, rescue of ten persons from Dongri, and helicopter evacuation of four stranded persons from the Valsad-Pardi area. Eight more persons were rescued from the Reliance Industries area during overnight operations.

In another significant mission, ten persons stranded in the Avadh Society area were rescued, including a nine-month pregnant woman and a woman suffering from respiratory distress. On July 24, two Indian Coast Guard helicopters successfully airlifted 33 stranded persons from Mendar Village in Navsari district, including an individual experiencing severe chest pain, ensuring timely medical assistance.

“The coordinated rescue effort reflects the Indian Coast Guard’s operational readiness, rapid response capability and steadfast commitment to protecting life during natural disasters. Despite relentless rain, swift currents and hazardous conditions, Coast Guard personnel continued operations without pause, reaffirming the service’s motto of selfless dedication to the nation,” the release said. (ANI)