A marooned man was forced to cling to a pole for his life after a river bank burst and flooded a street.
The desperate victim climbed the electric post to escape the gushing water, as emergency workers and passersby rushed to help.
Shocking floods reportedly claimed 13 lives, with a further 16 people missing.
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Rescuers used a drone to fly a rope to the stranded man in a daring effort to save him.
The river bank gave way due to heavy rainfall and rising water levels, causing widespread damage in Dehradun, Uttarakhand, India, as reported by Need To Know.
Jaw-dropping footage captured by onlookers showed the man holding on for dear life by the Tons River.
The flood destroyed homes, washed away cars, and even caused a bridge to collapse.
Emergency evacuations saw residents from areas such as Premnagar and IT Park moved to safety.
Vinod Kumar Sunman confirmed that affected residents were relocated to safer locations.
The flood occurred on Tuesday (16 September), with the National Disaster Response Force and other rescue teams remaining on high alert as rainfall continued.
Uttarakhand has faced repeated natural disasters recently, including landslides and flash floods, leaving locals on edge.
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