Emergency Landing in Muzaffarpur
An Indian Air Force (IAF) helicopter, involved in flood relief operations, was forced to make an emergency landing in the waterlogged area of Muzaffarpur district, Bihar. The incident occurred in the flood-affected Aurai block, with the helicopter partially submerged and surrounded by local residents.
Viral Video Captures the Incident
What drew the most attention online was not just the emergency landing, but the actions of a local YouTuber, Mukesh Joshi, who quickly arrived at the scene to document the event. In the viral video, Joshi can be seen narrating the incident while standing knee-deep in floodwaters, providing energetic commentary. His video also features the local villagers who assisted the IAF crew during the landing.
Villagers’ Role in the Safe Landing
Joshi emphasized how the villagers’ quick thinking and help were crucial in guiding the helicopter to a safer location, allowing the pilots to execute a controlled landing under difficult conditions. The video has since garnered over nine lakh views, sparking a wide range of reactions across social media. Some viewers found it amusing, while others praised the YouTuber for his coverage of the event.