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NDRF intensifies search for missing persons after Arunachal flash flood, two bodies recovered

Posted on: Jun 28, 2026 14:15 IST | Posted by: Hindustantimes
NDRF intensifies search for missing persons after Arunachal flash flood, two bodies recovered
THe subject Disaster Response drive (NDRF) has intensified look and deliver trading 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.Also Read| Arunachal Pradesh flood: Air Force begins search and rescue ops in Keyi Panyor, SDRF roped inSpeaking 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."On June 24, a flash flood occurred in the morning in the NEEPCO area, leaving five people missing. The district administration and police initiated a search operation. An NDRF team was requested to assist; however, due to road blockages, they were unable to reach the site during the initial two days," Patel said."The NDRF team arrived yesterday and is currently conducting search operations using specialised equipment, canines and boats," he added.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. 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," Patel said.Highlighting the challenges faced by the rescue teams, Patel said the hilly terrain, accumulated debris and changing weather conditions have made the operation difficult.Watch| Arunachal floods: Indian air force launches rescue op in Keyi Panyor with SDRF| Poosa| Northeast"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.

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