YAZALI : Keyi Panyor Police, in coordination with the State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) and local volunteers, are working round the clock to carry out search and rescue operations and restore connectivity in flood- and landslide-affected areas of the district.

The operations were launched following emergency mobilisation by Keyi Panyor Superintendent of Police Angad Mehta after heavy rainfall triggered flash floods and landslides across the district.

Police teams, assisted by local youth Bath David, have been engaged in rescue efforts, traffic regulation and road clearance despite challenging weather conditions.

At the flood-hit NEEPCO Colony in Yazali, search and rescue operations are being led by Yazali Police Station Officer-in-Charge Toko Okey in coordination with the SDRF. Simultaneously, Yachuli Police Station Officer-in-Charge Toko Tapa and police personnel are assisting in relief operations and maintaining public safety.

Efforts are also underway to clear landslide debris along the vital Pitapool-Potin highway. Police personnel, including Putul Hussain and Khoda Adil, are regulating traffic and managing naka duty at key locations such as Possa to facilitate the movement of heavy machinery and ensure the uninterrupted passage of emergency vehicles.

Keyi Panyor Deputy Superintendent of Police (Headquarters) Hage Nado said police personnel have been operating under extremely challenging conditions to safeguard lives and maintain essential connectivity.

He said the coordinated efforts of the police, SDRF and community volunteers remain focused on rescue operations, road restoration and ensuring public safety in the affected areas.

The district administration and police have appealed to the public to cooperate with traffic diversions, follow official advisories and give priority to emergency vehicles to facilitate relief and rescue operations. (DIPR)