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Early Times Report
Srinagar, Sept 11: As thousands of stranded residents of Jammu and Kashmir struggle to save their lives from the flood fury that has hit the north Indian state and claimed about 200 lives, besides creating ravage here, the Armed Forces and the National Disaster Management Force (NDRF) have rescued over 1,10,000 persons from different parts in the ongoing relief operations.
A third batch of Naval Marine Commandos with Rubberised Inflatable Craft (Geminis), Out Board Motors (OBMs), Compressors, Diving sets and satellite phones arrived at Srinagar today to support the rescue operations.
"On the Tenth day of the rescue operation 'Operation Megh Rahat' the Army has intensified its rescue efforts. While more than 220 columns remain dedicated for the rescue efforts the number of people rescued by the Army has increased to 65,000," Defence Ministry spokesperson SD Goswami said.
Eighty four transport aircrafts and helicopters of Indian Air Force and Army Aviation Corps have been pressed into service.
The Army has deployed around 30,000 troops for rescue and relief operations, in which 21,000 troops are deployed in Srinagar region and 9,000 troops in Jammu region. |
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