Chamba Flash Flood Video: Newlywed Couple Uses Dupatta To Rescue Biker Trapped in Strong Current
A biker trapped in a sudden flash flood on Himachal Pradesh’s Kakiara-Tunuhatti road in Chamba was rescued by a nearby family after heavy rain turned the stretch into a raging stream. Two women, including a newlywed, used a dupatta as a makeshift rope to reach the stranded biker, while family members pulled him to safety despite the strong current and slippery conditions.
A biker caught in a sudden flash flood in Himachal Pradesh's Chamba was pulled to safety by a nearby family that risked the strong current to help him. The incident took place on the Kakiara-Tunuhatti road in the Bharmala area of Bhatiyat after heavy rain late in the evening caused water to rapidly flood the road.
The flow became so strong that the road stretch resembled a raging stream. A biker from Ghatashni's Mamla village became trapped in the fast-moving water and struggled to maintain his balance as the current threatened to sweep him away, NDTV reported. Nepal Floods: 500 Workers Feared Trapped in Tunnels as Death Toll Surpasses 950.
Family Uses Dupatta To Rescue Biker Trapped in Strong Current in Chamba
Amid the chaos, a family living nearby quickly stepped in to help the stranded biker. Two women, including a newlywed, used a dupatta as a makeshift rope and extended it towards the biker. He managed to grab hold of the cloth while family members pulled him towards safer ground. Another person also joined the effort, helping the women bring the biker out of the dangerous stretch.
A video of the rescue has surfaced online, showing the women standing near the flooded road and carefully reaching out to the biker with the dupatta. The slippery conditions and powerful current made the rescue particularly risky. The biker was eventually brought to safety with the family's assistance.
The family's quick thinking and courage helped prevent what could have been a serious tragedy. Their actions have since drawn attention online, with many praising the family members for putting aside their own safety to help someone in distress. The incident also highlights the risks posed by sudden flooding on roads during periods of heavy rainfall in Himachal Pradesh.
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