A brave flood relief team from the Indian Army saved a woman with a serious heart condition during recent floods in Punjab. The incident happened in Sammoval village near Ajnala in Amritsar district. The Army’s Kharga Sappers team stepped in to rescue her when floodwaters made it impossible for her to move.
Because rising waters prevented boats from reaching her home, the team had to carry out a difficult rescue on foot. They found her bedridden and unable to walk, and with great care and courage, they carried her along with her bed for about 300 meters. Eventually, they reached a waiting boat and safely transported her, her husband, and daughter to their relatives’ home in Amritsar.
From there, she received the medical attention she needed. The quick and caring response of the rescue team truly made a difference, saving her life during a challenging flood situation.
This rescue is part of a larger effort by the Western Command of the Indian Army, which has been actively working in flood-hit areas of Jammu, Punjab, and Himachal Pradesh since August 16-17. The Army has mobilized dozens of rescue teams, engineers, medical units, and aircraft to help stranded civilians and protect communities from the rising waters.
Indian Army helicopters, including advanced light helicopters, reconnaissance choppers, and Mi-17s, have been flying constantly, evacuating people and delivering essential supplies. Meanwhile, water levels are carefully monitored 24/7 at key dams like Bhakra Nangal and Ranjit Sagar to prevent further disasters.
The Army is working hand-in-hand with civil authorities, the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), and State Disaster Response Teams to coordinate rescue and relief efforts. Overall, 47 Army columns—comprising engineers, medical teams, and communication units—have been deployed across flood-affected areas.
This proactive and well-coordinated response highlights India’s resilience and unity during natural disasters. The efforts continue to save lives, provide aid, and restore normalcy amid challenging flood conditions.
