The rescue and search operations continue in Rampur’s Samej, following the devastating cloudburst on Thursday. Teams from the Indian Army, NDRF, SDRF, Home Guard, and CISF have been deployed to carry out restoration efforts in the affected area. On Sunday, the Army constructed temporary bridges to restore connectivity between isolated areas, facilitating the ongoing rescue operations.
Speaking about the experience of being rescued, Ravindra Kumar told ANI, “We are coming from Sarpara village; the road has been cut off due to the cloudburst, and hence we have to come by foot… It was good (the bridge was established by the Indian Army). It helped us cross.”
Rampur SDM Nishant Tomar mentioned that as many as four villages are still not connected by road, and a temporary bridge has been built to carry out restoration work. He further added that road restoration work in Sarpara village is underway.
“There are four villages that are still not connected by road. The Indian Army has built a temporary bridge here so that people can get help. The work of road restoration in Sarpara village is ongoing. Food supplies are being provided to the affected families. People have been told not to go near rivers and streams,” said Rampur SDM Nishant Tomar.
The Home Guard Commandant, RP Nepta, informed ANI that the rescue operation recommenced at 7 a.m. in Rampur’s Samej. He stated that five JCBs have been deployed today and various teams are coordinating to recover the maximum number of bodies.
“It is the fourth day today. Yesterday, there was a review meeting. Today, we will work on a war footing. Five JCBs have been deployed here. Task forces have been assigned different roles. The search operation commenced at 7 a.m. today. I hope we will recover bodies today. Local people have told us where we can possibly find bodies. We will conduct search operations there as well. We are also building a bridge,” said the Home Guard Commandant.
