About 100 people missing as flash flood tears through town in northern India
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The swift response from Indian Army personnel and rescue teams demonstrates the country's improved disaster management capabilities compared to previous incidents. Over 130 people have already been rescued, showing that coordinated emergency response can save lives even in remote mountainous terrain. The deployment of multiple agencies including NDRF and ITBP proves India is better equipped to handle such natural disasters.