# Flooding and relief operations in India

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/flooding-and-relief-operations-in-india
> Updated: 2026-10-17T18:45:02.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2.

Significant flooding has impacted multiple regions in India, prompting relief and rescue operations by the Indian Air Force (IAF).

In Bihar, rising water levels and breaches along the Gandak River led to the deployment of IAF Mi-17 V5 helicopters. Operating as ‘Team Silver Falchions’, the IAF delivered 10 tonnes of essential relief materials to various areas in the Saran district. The flooding followed high water discharges from the Gandak Barrage, with the river reaching a new all-time high water level at the Bagaha gauge site.

In Chhattisgarh, flooding of the Indravati River necessitated a rescue operation near Dongaghat village. An IAF Mi-17V5 helicopter, supported by a Garud commando, rescued 12 stranded individuals from a rooftop. Local medical professionals reported an increase in patients, particularly children, suffering from fevers and colds due to exposure to floodwaters.

## Claims

- An IAF Mi-17V5 helicopter rescued 12 people, including two women and three children, stranded by the Indravati River. (corroborated by 4 sources)
- The rescue helicopter was deployed from Jagdalpur. (corroborated by 4 sources)
- Doctors at Jagdalpur Medical College are treating patients, including children with colds and fevers, caused by floodwater exposure. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- Civilians were located on the rooftop of a kutcha hut on the north bank of the Indravati River near Dongaghat village. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- A Garud commando was used to assist in the rescue operation. (single source)

## Timeline

### 2026-10-17: Indian Air Force rescues 12 people from Indravati River floods

The Indian Air Force rescued 12 people, including women and children, stranded on a rooftop by the flooding Indravati River in Chhattisgarh, India.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/indian-air-force-rescues-12-people-from-indravati-river-floods

### 2026-10-03: Indian Air Force delivers flood relief to Bihar

The Indian Air Force is delivering 10 tonnes of relief material via Mi-17 V5 helicopters to flood-affected regions in Bihar following record water levels in the Gandak River.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/indian-air-force-delivers-flood-relief-to-bihar

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