In Photos: Joint Ops to Rescue Mahalaxmi Express Passengers

Indian Navy, NDRF, Railway Protection Force and Indian Air Force have successfully rescued all the passengers.

NDRF, Air Force and Navy have jointly successfully rescued all the passengers have from the Mahalaxmi express.

(Photo Courtesy: The Quint)

Joint rescue operations launched by the Indian Navy, National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), Railway Protection Force (RPF) and Indian Air Force were successful in safely rescuing all the passengers on board the Mahalaxmi express on Saturday, 27 July, which was halted near Badlapur in Maharashtra amid heavy rains.

Navy had sent several flood rescuing teams, including three diving teams with life jackets, inflatable boats and other rescue material. Two helicopters from the Air Force, along with two columns of the military also helped in rescuing the stranded people.

The Central Railway had tweeted saying that RPF, along with the local police, had distributed biscuits and water to the stranded passengers.

Helicopters sent to rescue stranded passengers.

Aerial view of the flood struck region.

Inflated boats were used to displace passengers to safe areas.

Teams of different agencies reached the spot and helped people tackle the situation.

Heavy rains have been lashing Mumbai and its adjoining areas, leading to flooding in several parts.

Rescue teams were sent with life jackets and other rescue related material.

Because of Ulhas river, the Mahalaxmi express got stuck at Chamtoli.

Four-to-five-foot-high floodwater was reported near Wangani station, where the train was stuck.

With the help of NDRF, Air Force and Navy, people were safely evacuated.

Maharashtra government had also requested defence officials to get the passengers airlifted.

The flood rescue teams carried all the relevant material to help the passengers.

Rescued people were taken to nearby Badlapur.

Two helicopters from the Air Force have sent to help people