IAF’s Dhruv Helicopter on flood relief ops makes emergency water landing

SOURCE: UNI

An ALH helicopter of the IAF, which was engaged in flood relief operations in the Sitamarhi sector in Bihar, executed a precautionary landing in inundated area due to a technical issue. All crew are reported to be safe, with no damage to civilian life or property reported. IAF has ordered an inquiry for ascertaining the cause.

The incident occurred while the helicopter was distributing food packets. A video showed a partially submerged chopper, with locals seen trying to take the food packets safely out of the carrier.

District Magistrate Subrat Kumar Sen said, “All four occupants appear safe and unharmed. However, as a precaution, they are being taken to a local hospital for check-up and treatment, if required.”

Bihar has been battling flooding for the past few days, with the situation impacting over 11 lakh people.