New Delhi: In response to severe weather and landslides in Karnatakas Uttar Kannada district, the Indian Army has taken action to aid rescue efforts. Heavy rains over the past fortnight triggered multiple landslides, especially affecting National Highway 66.A significant landslide hit Shirur Village in Ankola Taluk on July 16, 2024, trapping travellers. Acting rapidly, the Indian Army deployed two teams for Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) from the Maratha Light Infantry Regimental Centre (MLIRC) on Sunday. Each team includes an officer, two Junior Commissioned Officers (JCOs), and 55 Other Ranks (OR), focused on rescuing those in distress.Army enhanced operations for flood-hit areasTo enhance these operations, an additional team was dispatched on July 22, 2024, from the College of Military Engineering (CME). This specialized unit, comprising one JCO and two OR, is equipped with the Ferrex Locator 150, a critical ground penetration radar used to locate individuals trapped beneath debris.The armys fast response shows that they are serious about helping communities that are hit by natural disasters like floods and landslides. With the heavy rains still coming down and causing problems, the armys efforts are focused on making things safer and protecting the people who are most at risk, so they can stay safe and healthy until the situation gets better.#WATCH | In response to the severe weather conditions and subsequent landslides in the Uttar Kannada district of Karnataka, the Indian Army has deployed its forces to assist in rescue operations. The region has been experiencing continuous heavy rains for the past two weeks,… pic.twitter.com/fCwL6FAk6M— ANI (@ANI) July 23, 2024Indian Army adapts to changing situationThe Maratha Light Infantry Regimental Centre (MLIRC) and Continuing Medical Education (CME) teams are working together which is very important for getting through the difficult terrain and quickly rescuing people in need. As the situation changes, the Indian Army is still committed to providing necessary help and support to the areas affected, showing again how important they are in responding to and relieving disasters across the country.
