The Royal Government of Bhutan has expressed gratitude to the Indian Army for its swift response to unexpected floods along the Amochu River early on Sunday. “The Royal Government of Bhutan extends its heartfelt appreciation and deep gratitude to the Indian Army for their timely and life-saving assistance,” a government statement noted.
The floods impacted numerous families residing in temporary quarantine facilities and at the Workforce Management Centre, leaving some residents stranded. Local rescue teams promptly evacuated all affected families, but four workers located at the far end of the riverbank were initially trapped. Early reports indicated that two of these workers were missing, with concerns that one had been swept away and the other was unaccounted for. Efforts to deploy a helicopter for rescue were hampered by poor weather conditions.
Following a request for urgent assistance from the Royal Bhutan Army (RBA), the Indian Army dispatched two helicopters, which arrived at the site around 12:55 PM. The stranded workers were successfully airlifted to CST ground and subsequently taken to a hospital for medical attention.
Later confirmations revealed that the two workers initially reported missing were found alive. As weather conditions improved, a Bhutanese helicopter was able to airlift an additional individual who had previously been thought to be washed away.
