Successful Airlift of 30 Workers Trapped on the Roof of Jinga Lake in Mendhar Village A rescue operation concluded successfully on Thursday after 30 workers trapped on the roof of Jinga Lake in Mendhar village, Gujarat, were airlifted to safety. The incident unfolded amid severe flooding and heavy rainfall in the region, which had submerged parts of the area and created hazardous conditions for those stranded. The workers, who were engaged in construction activities near the lake, found themselves in peril after being swept by powerful currents. The crisis began when the workers, numbering between 25 and 30, were stranded on the lake’s surface after being caught in a violent flood. Unable to reach safety, they climbed onto the roof of a nearby structure and sent a distress video to social media, pleading for help. The video, which showed the workers clinging to the roof and struggling against the elements, quickly went viral, prompting immediate action from local authorities. Despite the urgency, the rescue efforts faced significant challenges. The operation was initially delayed due to airspace regulations, the darkness of the night, and deteriorating weather conditions. Authorities attempted to coordinate a rescue but were unable to deploy helicopters during the night, leaving the workers to endure the elements for an entire night without food or water. The workers, who had no access to supplies, were forced to wait in the open, their survival dependent on the hope that help would arrive. The situation took a critical turn on Friday morning when conditions improved. The Indian Coast Guard, responding to the crisis, launched a rapid rescue operation. A helicopter was dispatched to the site, and the trapped workers were safely evacuated and transported to a secure location.#workers #gujarat #indian_coast_guard #jinga_lake #mendhar_village
