Massive rescue operations on in flood-hit J&K; toll nears 200, lakhs stranded
- 5 years ago
Battling against one of the worst floods in decades in Jammu and Kashmir region, Army Chief Gen Dalbir Suhag and General Officer Commanding (GOC) Northern Command Lt Gen DS Hooda on Monday said rescue operations will continue till everyone is pulled out.
“Soldiers won't return to barracks until last man is helped,” the Army Chief told reporters here.
Meanwhile, addressing a press conference in Udhampur, Lt Gen DS Hooda said, “Around 20,000 people have been rescued, continuing with rescue efforts, 60 medical teams deployed across J&K,”
Giving a detailed report of the crisis situation, Hooda further said, “Situation is critical, the valley remains cut off. In the next 48 hours our focus remains on Srinagar”
“Priority is to rescue people stranded in there houses & to give people relief supplies,” the Army officer added.
“Soldiers won't return to barracks until last man is helped,” the Army Chief told reporters here.
Meanwhile, addressing a press conference in Udhampur, Lt Gen DS Hooda said, “Around 20,000 people have been rescued, continuing with rescue efforts, 60 medical teams deployed across J&K,”
Giving a detailed report of the crisis situation, Hooda further said, “Situation is critical, the valley remains cut off. In the next 48 hours our focus remains on Srinagar”
“Priority is to rescue people stranded in there houses & to give people relief supplies,” the Army officer added.