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IAF Helicopter Airlifts 85-Year-Old From Snowbound Himachal Village to Chandigarh

IMD forecasts continued snow and rain in the state’s middle and higher hills through Feb. 3.

Overview

  • An IAF Cheetah helicopter conducted an emergency medevac from Dhanderwari after heavy snowfall blocked all road access.
  • The high-altitude operation was flown at about 9,000 feet during snowfall and low visibility, according to the Air Force.
  • Video posted by the IAF on X shows personnel carrying the patient on a stretcher across snow to the helicopter.
  • Officials said the paralysed woman received timely medical assistance in Chandigarh and is stable.
  • IMD reported light snow and rain across Himachal, issued a yellow warning, logged Manali at 10 mm rainfall and Tabo at -3.6°C, and cautioned that disruptions could persist.