As heavy rain lashes the Gult nation, the Indian embassy in Dubai on Thursday emphasised that they are in constant touch with the UAE authorities and airlines, and have facilitated connect between stranded passengers and their family here.
Passengers stranded at Srivakuntam Railway station for almost three days due to heavy rains on December 18 emotionally broke down when they reached Egmore railway station in Chennai on Wednesday.
East Coast Railway has decided to run three Special trains between Puri and Howrah to facilitate the passengers as after the recent derailment, train services have been affected in Bhadrak-Kharagpur Railway Section on Howrah-Chennai Main Line, an official statement said on Sunday.
Besides the UTDRF rescue team of Ladakh Police, the Army and GREEF rescue teams also actively participated in the rescue operation. Through their collective efforts, no untoward incidents occurred, and all the passengers were safely evacuated to Leh, police said.
100 people, two buses and other vehicles were stranded after the floating bridge vessel developed a technical snag during its journey to Janhikuda from Satpada on Sunday. As per reports, efforts are underway to rescue the stranded passengers onboard the floating bridge vessel.