Indian Army joins in rescue of people hit by floods in Bhutan

The Indian army carries out rescue operations in the flood-affected areas in Bhutan, on October 5, 2025. Photo: PRO defence

Incessant rainfall triggered by a low-pressure system over the Bay of Bengal, caused the Torsa river to overflow, inundating vast areas across West Bengal and Bhutan.Responding swiftly to an emergency evacuation request on Sunday (October 5, 2025), the Indian Army launched two helicopters from the Sevoke Road Aviation Base to conduct a critical rescue mission in the Phuentsholing area of Bhutan, according to Public Relations Officer-Defence.Rescue Operation in Bhutan by the Indian Army amidst unprecedented floods triggered by a low-pressure system over the Bay of Bengal.- @saurabh3vedi reports📸Special Arrangement pic.twitter.com/3relyDeKFN— The Hindu (@the_hindu) October 5, 2025“Four workers of Rigsar Construction Pvt. Ltd. were stranded, with two initially reported missing. Due to bad weather, Druk Air helicopters could not take off from Paro, prompting the Royal Bhutan Army to seek assistance from the Indian Army,” said a Bhutan government statement. The Indian Army helicopters reached the site around 12:55 PM and airlifted three stranded individuals to safety, according to the statement.