The Indian Coast Guard conducted extensive flood relief operations across Daman, Dadra & Nagar Haveli, and South Gujarat, rescuing 170 stranded persons through 11 separate operations conducted since the midnight of 22 July 2026. The operations were carried out amidst incessant rainfall, severe flooding, and extremely challenging weather conditions in close coordination with civil administration.
The rescue missions commenced during the night of 22/23 July with the evacuation of five stranded persons from Khanvel, Silvassa, followed by three fishermen trapped along the flooded riverbank at the Kadaiya coastal area. In one of the largest operations, 60 persons were safely evacuated from the flood-affected Welspun Industrial Area during the night of 23/24 July where road connectivity had been completely disrupted.
Subsequent operations included the rescue of seven persons from a bus stranded in floodwaters near Aero Fibre Pvt. Ltd., evacuation of ten persons from Dongri, helicopter rescue of four stranded persons from the Valsad-Pardi area, and overnight evacuation of eight persons from the Reliance Industries area. The Coast Guard also evacuated ten persons from the Avadh Society area, including a nine-month pregnant woman and a woman suffering from respiratory distress, ensuring their timely access to medical care.
On 24 July, two Indian Coast Guard helicopters successfully airlifted 33 stranded persons from Mendar Village in Navsari district, including an individual experiencing severe chest pain who was provided urgent medical assistance. Despite relentless rainfall, swift currents, and hazardous operating conditions, Coast Guard personnel continued rescue efforts without pause. The Indian Coast Guard remains fully committed to supporting civil administration and maintains high operational readiness to respond to further emergencies from the ongoing flood situation.