An Indian Air Force Advanced Light Helicopter made a precautionary landing during flood relief operations in Bihar’s Sitamarhi sector on Wednesday. Four personnel, including two pilots, were on board, and all are safe, authorities said.
“The helicopter made an emergency landing in a water-logged area in Aurai block. All the occupants were IAF personnel and they were pulled out by locals by the time officials reached the spot,” quoted Senior Superintendent of Police Rakesh Kumar as saying.
District magistrate Subrat Kumar Sen said, “All four occupants appear safe and unharmed. However, as a precaution, they are being taken to a local hospital for check-up and treatment, if required.”
According to the disaster management department, approximately 11.8 lakh people have been affected by the floods across 368 panchayats in 78 blocks of 16 districts.
The state disaster management department reported that Indian Air Force helicopters air-dropped food packets and other relief materials, benefiting over 200,000 people in Sitamarhi and Darbhanga districts.
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