A major incident occurred in Muzaffarpur, Bihar, on Wednesday when an Indian Air Force helicopter crashed during a flood relief operation. The helicopter, returning from distributing relief materials to flood victims in Sitamarhi district, crashed in Ward No. 13 of Aurai Naya village in Muzaffarpur. At the time of the crash, five Air Force personnel, including two pilots, were on board. Fortunately, all were rescued safely by local villagers.

Bihar is currently grappling with severe floods, affecting over 1.6 million people across the state. The Air Force has been deployed to assist in rescue operations and provide essential supplies to flood-affected areas. Alongside the police, NDRF, and SDRF, the Air Force helicopters have been distributing food and relief materials to those stranded due to the rising waters.

On the day of the crash, the helicopter was returning from a relief mission in Sitamarhi when it experienced a technical malfunction. With waterlogged areas everywhere, the pilots made the decision to land the helicopter in the floodwaters near Basi Bazar in Ghanshyampur Panchayat of Aurai Block, Muzaffarpur district.

Local villagers witnessed the crash and rushed to the scene. They immediately assisted in rescuing the pilots and three other Air Force personnel, bringing them to safety. The police were quickly informed, and efforts are underway to secure the area around the helicopter and prevent further crowding.

This incident highlights the challenging conditions faced by rescue teams in Bihar's flood-ravaged areas, where widespread flooding has left many in need of urgent assistance. Despite the crash, the Air Force continues its vital efforts to aid flood victims across the region.