Since mid-August 2025, the Indian Army has been at the forefront of one of the most extensive Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) missions in recent memory. Under “Operation Rahat,” the Army’s Western Command has executed an incredible 82 relief missions, rescuing more than 6,000 people and providing medical aid to over 13,000 citizens affected by severe flooding in Punjab, Himachal Pradesh, and Jammu & Kashmir.
Unmatched Speed and Scale of Response
The Army deployed 59 columns, including 17 Engineer Task Forces, swiftly moving essential supplies such as medicines, clean water, and 48 tons of ration to devastated communities.
Air support was vital: Advanced Light Helicopters (ALH), MI-17s, Cheetah, and Chinook helicopters logged over 250 flying hours, airlifting stranded families and delivering aid to remote locations inaccessible by road.
Innovative engineering saved the day, with a Bailey bridge constructed in 12 hours at Jammu Tawi restoring a critical logistics link for ongoing relief efforts.
Healing and Hope in Crisis
Medical camps established by the Army provided life-saving treatments and preventive care, helping to curb epidemics in flood-affected zones.
Communication teams restored mobile connectivity by laying over 2 km of optical fiber cable, reconnecting families and officials cut off from vital information.
The Army’s collaboration with civilian agencies, National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), and State Disaster Response Forces reflects a unified, urgent response to nature’s fury.
Why This Matters
This relentless effort by the Indian Army embodies its motto—”Service Before Self”—and showcases India’s resilience through coordinated, timely action. The floods wreaked havoc, but the Army ensured that communities received immediate relief, medical care, and a pathway back to normalcy.
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