ARMY
UNDERTAKES FLOOD RELIEF OPERATION
In view of the grim flood situation
in Bihar and Assam assistance of the Army has been requisitioned
by the respective state Governments for providing relief to the
flood victims.
In Bihar, one
column of troops
has
already been deployed in Madhubani district while second column
has been flown
in from Palam. The
columns include Engineers with rescue boats and medical teams
. The
troops have started the rescue operations in Madhubani area.
In Assam, one column each has been operating
in Lahorighat and Kamrup districts of the state, while one more
column has been despatched to Morigaon. The rescue operations
have been going on over last two days. 3000 people have been evacuated
in Lahorighat. Medical aid has been provided to hundreds of needy
people. About 150 affected people have been evacuated in Kamrup
district. Rations have also been distributed to the needy population
by the troops.
Relief operations by the Army are likely to
continue till the flood situation improves in the regions.
