NDRF Intensifies Search for Three Missing After Arunachal Flash Flood

The National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) has intensified search and rescue operations to trace three persons who remain missing after a flash flood struck the NEEPCO Colony near Possa village in Arunachal Pradesh's Keyi Panyor district on June 24, officials said.

Five people had gone missing in the flash flood incident. Authorities have so far recovered two bodies, while efforts are underway to locate the remaining three.

Speaking to ANI, Anand Patel, Deputy Commandant of the 12th Battalion of the NDRF, said the force has deployed specialised equipment, dog squads and boats for the search operation.

"The NDRF team arrived yesterday and is currently conducting search operations using specialised equipment, canines and boats," he added.

How is the NDRF intensifying search operations after the Arunachal Pradesh flash flood?

He said additional NDRF teams equipped with specialised gear are expected to join the operation, which is likely to be intensified by Saturday evening.

"Some additional teams equipped with specialised gear are scheduled to join, and we expect to intensify the search operation by this evening,” Patel said.

“The presence of significant amounts of high, floating debris, hazardous materials and sharp objects has hindered the operation. Despite these difficulties, we remain committed to the search and are working to recover the missing bodies as soon as possible," he added.

Highlighting the challenges faced by the rescue teams, Patel said the hilly terrain, accumulated debris and changing weather conditions have made the operation difficult.

"The primary challenges include the hilly terrain and changing weather conditions," he added.

Search operations are continuing in the affected area as rescue teams work to locate the remaining missing persons.

(With inputs from ANI)