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Relief operations continue in Punjab, Jammu and Kashmir and Himachal Pradesh, even as the flood situation subsides; the Indian Air Force rescues 541 people and airlifts over 10 tonnes of essential relief material. Indian Air Force has carried out a major humanitarian operation in landslide-affected regions of Jammu & Kashmir and Himachal Pradesh.
In a social media post, Western Air Command of IAF said Indian Air Force helicopters continue to provide relief operations across Punjab, Himachal and J&K, by having evacuated 541 people from Bharmor-Chamba sector and airlifting over 10,000 kg of essential relief material in Kullu and Kishtwar sectors.
It said the IAF has assets positioned for follow-up tasks, reflecting the IAF’s unwavering commitment to humanitarian assistance and disaster relief. Four helicopters and 35 crew worked day and night to make these missions a success.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit the flood-affected Gurdaspur in Punjab on September 9, the Punjab BJP announced on Sunday.
PM Modi will review the rescue and relief work and meet with the families of people affected by the floods.
“Honourable Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi Ji is coming to Gurdaspur, Punjab, on 9th September. He will meet directly with the flood-affected brothers-sisters and farmers to share their sorrow and take every possible step to help the victims,” Punjab BJP said in a post on X.
“This visit of the Prime Minister proves that the central BJP government always stands with the people of Punjab and will provide full support in this difficult time,” they added.
Punjab BJP chief Sunil Jhakar said that PM Modi is deeply concerned about the flood situation and will assess the local conditions to provide maximum assistance to the state.
IMD issues warning for fishermen; 123 dams in Gujarat on high alert
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has advised fishermen not to venture into the sea between September 7 and 10, citing rough weather conditions.
According to details shared by the State Emergency Operations Centre, the Sardar Sarovar Dam is currently at 91.26% of its capacity, storing 3,09,048 mcft of water.
Of the 206 reservoirs across the state, 123 are on high alert, 20 are on alert, and 14 are on warning levels. Overall, the reservoirs hold 46,7920 mcft of water, which is about 83.87% of total storage capacity.
Heavy rainfall across Gujarat in the past 24 hours has led to widespread showers. Since June 1, nearly 5,598 people have been shifted to safer locations, while 1,045 individuals have been rescued.
Currently, 12 NDRF teams and 22 SDRF teams are deployed across different districts for relief and rescue operations. The 2025 monsoon in Gujarat has been marked by early surges, uneven distribution, and strong revival phases.
June was the wettest in a decade, with the state receiving nearly one-third of its seasonal quota in just 20 days, led by heavy showers in South Gujarat and parts of Saurashtra. By mid-July, rainfall had reached about 51–54% of the seasonal average, though disparities were evident – Kutch received close to 60% of its quota while North Gujarat lagged at under 50%.