Punjab CM orders largest-ever rescue operation as army deployed in 7 districts amid floods

Punjab CM orders largest-ever rescue operation as army deployed in 7 districts amid floods

Punjab floods: CM Mann asks DCs to intensify rescue measures

Beas (Amritsar), Aug 28 (PTI) Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Thursday asked the deputy commissioners of flood-affected districts to further intensify the pace of relief and rescue measures, besides providing all necessary material to families stranded at inundated villages. The chief minister conducted a tour of the flood-affected areas here, during which he was briefed by the local officials on the damage caused to the standing crops, …

Army launches helicopter rescue, evacuates 1,211 in floods - OrissaPOST

Chandigarh: The Indian Army Thursday announced the launch of extensive humanitarian assistance and disaster relief (HADR) operations involving 12 helicopters to evacuate and provide medical aid and food to people stranded in food-deprived areas, as per requisitions from the civil administration in Jammu, Himachal Pradesh, and Punjab. A total of 1,211 civilians have been evacuated to safety so far, which also includes 11 Punjab government officia…