Raipur, Oct. 18 -- An Indian Air Force (IAF) Mi-17V5 helicopter on Saturday rescued 12 people, including two women and three children, who were stranded overnight due to flooding of the Indravati River, following a distress call.

The helicopter, operating from Jagdalpur, carried out the rescue operation after the people were stranded due to the rising water levels of the river.

Earlier in September, heavy rain and flooding of the Indravati River left several villages inundated, with rescue and relief operations underway across the affected areas.

With water levels rising by the hour, authorities stepped up evacuation and medical assistance for flood-affected residents.

At Jagdalpur Medical College, doctors are treating a growing numbe...