IAF chopper on flood relief ops in Bihar makes emergency water landing

An Advanced Light Helicopter (ALH) of the Indian Air Force made a precautionary water landing in Muzaffarpur, Bihar, after one of its blades broke during flood relief efforts.
The incident occurred while the helicopter was distributing food packets. A video showed a partially submerged chopper, with locals seen trying to take the food packets safely out of the carrier.

Senior Superintendent of Police Rakesh Kumar said the helicopter was coming from adjoining Darbhanga after air-dropping relief material.
“The helicopter made an emergency landing in a water-logged area in Aurai block. All the occupants were IAF personnel, and they were pulled out by locals by the time officials reached the spot,” said the SSP.
District Magistrate Subrat Kumar Sen said, “All four occupants appear safe and unharmed. However, as a precaution, they are being taken to a local hospital for check-up and treatment, if required.”
Bihar has been battling flooding for the past few days, with the situation impacting over 11 lakh people.
The IAF helicopters have been dropping packets of food and other relief materials. The state disaster management department said this has benefitted more than two lakh people in Sitamarhi and Darbhanga districts.