Snapshot: IAF continues to rescue people stranded in flood-hit areas of J&K

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Nearly 200 people have lost their lives and lakhs are still stranded in the worst floods in Jammu and Kashmir in six decades. With rescue operations in full swing, more than 23,000 people have been rescued by Army, Indian Air Force, NDRF and state force.

Srinagar: Nearly 200 people have lost their lives and lakhs are still stranded in the worst floods in Jammu and Kashmir in six decades. With rescue operations in full swing, more than 23,000 people have been rescued by Army, Indian Air Force, NDRF and state force.

A IAF press release say a total of 1737 personnel & 315.5 metric tonnes of relief material have been airlifted till 1300 hrs on September 8, 2014 by the Indian Air Force (IAF) using 45 aircraft flying 186 sorties which include both the Fixed and Rotary wing types.

Transport aircraft have been supporting rescue operations operating from Bhatinda, Chandigarh, Srinagar, Jammu, Awantipur and Delhi. Whereas, Helicopters are operating from Srinagar, Awantipur, Udhampur, Jammur, Pathankot and Sarsawa. Relief materials airlifted today to Srinagar, Jammu, Awantipur and other affected areas include blankets, tents, medical supplies, food (MRE - meals ready to eat) and water.

Air Force helicopters with IAF Garud Commandos on board operating in the flood affected areas have so far winched up 321 victims & relocated them to safer areas. In some cases the Garuds had to dismantle the roof and evacuate people trapped in the top floors of their houses. All efforts are being made to evacuate as many people as possible despite the inclement weather and limited resources.

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