NDRF and Fire Team rescue three youths drowning in Devgarhbaria's Manasrovar Lake

Three youths who had gone to bathe in the Manasrovar Lake of Devgarhbaria city drowned in deep water, and were successfully rescued by the NDRF and the municipal fire team. Due to the prompt response by the administration following the incident, all three youths were brought out safely.

According to a report by Sandesh, the incident occurred in Devgarhbaria's Manasrovar Lake. When three youths went to bathe in the lake, they suddenly got submerged in deep water. People sitting on the banks and on the islet of the lake heard cries for help to rescue the youths. Seeing this perilous situation, people immediately informed the 112 helpline.

Upon receiving information from the public, a 108 ambulance, the municipal fire team, and an NDRF team rushed to the spot. NDRF personnel used life jackets and other necessary equipment to reach the deep water with the help of a boat. The personnel showed great courage and safely brought out the three drowning youths.

Following the rescue operation, the three youths were taken to the Devgarhbaria Government Hospital via a 108 ambulance. Upon reaching the hospital, they were provided with necessary primary treatment. As news of the incident spread, a large number of people gathered on the banks of the lake. People felt relieved due to the administration's preparedness and swift action.

During the entire rescue operation, Mamlatdar Samir Patel, Disaster Mamlatdar, the NDRF team, the municipal fire team, and officers and personnel of the police administration were present.

Rescue operations are also underway in Odisha's Ganjam district due to a natural calamity. 10 people are still missing following a landslide in Dhinapali village. Dhinapali village is an extremely remote village under the Bhanjanagar block. On 28 October, due to heavy rains under the influence of Cyclone Arnab, a large part of a hill collapsed onto the houses of the village. Out of 25 residents of the village, 13 people survived, while the remaining 12 were buried under the debris. So far, the bodies of Salman Pradhan (29 years) and Rabi Mallik (52 years) have been recovered.

According to Odisha Fire Service Director General Sudhanshu Sarangi, difficulties are being faced in transporting heavy machinery to the village due to the lack of roads. On Tuesday, controlled explosions were carried out at three locations to remove large rocks, but there is a fear that further explosions could cause another landslide. Odisha Disaster Management Minister Suresh Pujari stated that 157 employees and 25 volunteers are involved in this operation. Modern technology such as Ground-Penetrating Radar is being utilised.