IAF launches flood relief and rescue operations in Jammu region and northern Punjab
The Indian Air Force deployed five Mi-17 helicopters, a Chinook and a C-130 aircraft for flood rescue and relief in the Jammu region and northern Punjab, the Defence Ministry said on 27 August 2025.
Summary
The Indian Air Force launched relief and rescue missions in the Jammu region and northern Punjab after floods caused by incessant rain, the Defence Ministry said on 27 August 2025. Five Mi-17 helicopters and one Chinook were pressed into service, and a C-130 transport aircraft carried relief material and an NDRF team to Jammu. In the Akhnoor area, 12 Army troops and 11 BSF personnel were winched to safety, 46 civilians were evacuated and over 750 kg of relief material air-dropped in the Pathankot area, and 38 Army and 10 BSF personnel were rescued from the Dera Baba Nanak area.
Key facts
- Date
- 27 Aug 2025
- Areas
- Jammu region and northern Punjab
- Assets
- 5 Mi-17 helicopters, 1 Chinook, C-130 with NDRF team
- Akhnoor (Jammu)
- 12 Army + 11 BSF personnel winched up
- Pathankot (Punjab)
- 46 civilians evacuated; 750+ kg relief air-dropped
- Dera Baba Nanak
- 38 Army + 10 BSF personnel rescued
Practice MCQs 2 questions
Which helicopters did the IAF press into service for flood rescue in the Jammu region and northern Punjab in August 2025?
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Correct answer: C — Five Mi-17 and one Chinook
Five Mi-17 helicopters and one Chinook were pressed into service from bases in the Northern Sector.
During the IAF's flood relief operations reported on 27 August 2025, 46 stranded civilians were evacuated and over 750 kg of relief material air-dropped in which area?
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Correct answer: D — Pathankot
IAF helicopters evacuated 46 civilians and air-dropped over 750 kg of relief material in the Pathankot area, Punjab.