A man was successfully rescued from the flood-swollen Shabari river near Nadigufa–Telavarti after being stranded for over 12 hours. A joint operation by the Indian Air Force, Sukma district administration, police, and CRPF was launched after strong currents hampered initial rescue attempts. Drones pinpointed the man's location, leading to an airlift operation.
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