In Assam, NDRF Holds a Thorough Monsoon Preparedness Exercise.

The 1st Battalion of the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) conducted an intensive mobilisation drill in Assam to enhance monsoon preparedness. As part of the training, 18 flood rescue teams were mobilised and deployed within a stipulated timeframe to the Mini Stadium at Sonapur in the Kamrup Metro district.

The teams carried out realistic flood rescue simulations addressing challenges frequently faced in the northeastern region beginning on Saturday. The exercise focused on rapid mobilisation, search and rescue operations, evacuation of affected people, and pre-hospital treatment in both rural and urban areas. Supervised by Commandant Sh HPS Kandari, the drill involved over 550 rescuers, including women rescuers and members of the canine squad.

In a press statement, the NDRF emphasised that the drill aimed to evaluate the operational readiness of rescue teams and strengthen their capability to handle diverse emergencies such as floods, landslides, and earthquakes.

“The 1st Battalion NDR has been at the forefront of disaster response in the northeast, playing a crucial role during past incidents such as floods, earthquakes, and landslides. With this comprehensive monsoon preparedness initiative, the NDRF reaffirms its commitment to safeguarding lives and livelihoods in the region,” the statement read.

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