An Indian state politician, Narottam Mishra, was rescued by helicopter during flash floods in central India's Madhya Pradesh on August 4.

The incident took place in the village of Kotra in the Datia district, as visuals show Indian Air Force (IAF) personnel lowering a rope to the minister and other villagers trapped on a rooftop over a flooded area.

Mishra, the Madhya Pradesh Home Minister, was visiting the marooned village during the monsoon flooding and reportedly received information about a few civilians stranded on the roof of a house in the flood-hit region and travelled there on a State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) boat.

However, a tree suddenly fell on the boat, which prevented the rescue party from being evacuated by water. The minister was able to call other government officials for help and a rescue helicopter was organised to save the group.

Home Minister, Narottam Mishra, got himself into a life-risking situation amid the flash floods in central India's Madhya Pradesh on August 4. The incident took place in Kotra in the Datia district.

Visuals feature the Indian Air Force (IAF) personnel lowering a rope on the roof where the minister is stranded along with other people while the entire region is submerged in water. Fortunately, they pull up every survivor inside the chopper while the minister grabs the rescue line firmly from the hovering helicopter as he sways in the wind.

Madhya Pradesh Home Minister, Narottam Mishra, was visiting the marooned village of Kotra in Datia district on Wednesday evening when he experienced the vigorous monsoon himself. The minister received information about a few civilians stranded on the roof of a house in the flood-hit region and reached there on a State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) boat. However, a tree suddenly fell on the boat, following which it developed a snag and stopped moving.

Amid the crisis, Narottam dialed up a few numbers and sent messages to government officials for help. Following this, an IAF helicopter rushed to the spot to rescue the minister and nine other stranded villagers.