Air Force intensifies flood relief operations across northern Punjab, Jammu
The Indian Air Force (IAF) has escalated its flood relief and rescue operations in northern India, focusing primarily on the severely affected Jammu and Punjab regions.
Mi-17 and Chinook helicopters have conducted more than 55 sorties to extract stranded civilians, including personnel from the Indian Army and Border Security Force, from inundated areas in Dera Baba Nanak, Pathankot, and Akhnoor sectors, an official statement said.
Transport aircraft (C-130) have been deployed to facilitate the rapid movement of specialised NDRF teams into the affected zones.
The operations have enabled the rescue of 215 individuals and delivered 7,300 kgs of essential relief material in the affected areas in the past three days.
@IAF_MCC and @hqwaciaf swiftly responded to the emerging flood situation in Punjab and Jammu regions and deployed helicopters and transport aircraft to support rescue efforts. Over 15 sorties have been flown rescuing over 110 souls.
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Current efforts are concentrated in Northern Punjab, where the situation remains most critical due to continuing high water levels, which have hampered surface connectivity.
Air assets are strategically tasked to maximize coverage and support.
Relief missions are being executed in close coordination with the Indian Army, Border Security Force, National Disaster Response Force, and local administration to ensure timely evacuation and distribution of supplies.
IBNS
Senior Staff Reporter at Northeast Herald, covering news from Tripura and Northeast India.
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