Local youths rescue people stranded by floodwater in Virendranagar, Palghar

Key Lessons

• Local youths reached a house surrounded by floodwater and brought the person trapped inside out safely, at some risk to themselves.
• The title says more than 20 people were stranded in the water, and local youths helped them out.
• General guidance: when the water starts rising, move children, older people and anyone who cannot walk well to a higher floor or higher ground early.
• General guidance: do not wade into fast-moving floodwater to help. Call 112 and use a rope, a pole or something that floats, from a safe spot.