TAMIL NADU :

Chennai:

A. Sabina, a nurse from the Nilgiris district of Tamil Nadu, has been awarded this year’s prestigious ‘Kalpana Chawla Award’ in recognition of her outstanding bravery and service during the recent natural disaster in Wayanad, Kerala.

The disaster occurred when a landslide caused the connecting bridge between Mundakai and Suralmalai to collapse, leaving many residents stranded and in urgent need of assistance.

With relief operations facing significant challenges, a zip line was quickly set up to reach the affected area.

Sabina, who has been working with an NGO in the Nilgiris for the past three years, immediately volunteered to participate in the rescue efforts.

“When my boss informed me about the landslide, he suggested we should assist since it happened nearby. Upon arrival, most people were fleeing in fear, but we stayed to provide first aid. Looking back, it’s terrifying to recall the scene, but in the moment, our sole focus was on the patients,” she shared.

source: http://www.english.varthabharati.in / Vartha Bharati / Home> India / by Vartha Bharati / August 16th, 2024