New Delhi: Jyaistha 27, 1935
Monday, June 17, 2013
Unexpected rains on 15-16 June 2013 in Northern India led to a significant swell in the water levels of Yamuna in Yamunanagar district of Haryana. Due to incessant rains over 2/3 days, approximately 50-60 people of the villages of Lapee, Udhri and Gumthala were stranded. Deputy Commissioner Yamunanagar requisitioned the assistance of Army from Ambala based 2 Corps late on 16 June 2013.
At about 0050h of 16 June, a flood relief column comprising nearly 100 Army Persons with essential relief equipment including pneumatic boats and motor boats was dispatched. By mid day of 17 June 2013, 52 persons including 10 children were evacuated to safer places. The relief operations by the Army are continuing.
More troops and equipment have been kept stand by at Ambala for move at short notice to deal with any calamity.