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Army and IAF Conduct Massive Flood Relief Operations in Punjab

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The Indian Army and the Indian Air Force have launched massive relief operations in Punjab to evacuate and shift people to safer places from flood-affected areas. The Army has stationed 20 helicopters in the state, while the IAF has used Mi 17 and Chinook helicopters to conduct over 55 sorties, extracting stranded civilians and delivering essential relief material. The operations have resulted in the rescue of 215 individuals and the distribution of 7,300 kgs of relief material in the past three days.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Indian Army has deployed 20 helicopters in Punjab to evacuate people from flood-affected areas.
  • The Indian Air Force has conducted over 55 sorties using Mi 17 and Chinook helicopters to rescue stranded civilians and deliver relief material.
  • The operations have resulted in the rescue of 215 individuals and the distribution of 7,300 kgs of relief material in the past three days.
  • The relief efforts are being executed in close coordination with the Army, BSF, National Disaster Response Force, and local administration.
  • Drones are being used to trace people for evacuation and deliver essential items such as food packets and medicine.
  • The Punjab Police has set up relief camps in flood-affected areas, providing food, medicine, and cattle fodder to those affected.

Statistics:

  • 20 helicopters stationed by the Indian Army in Punjab.
  • Over 55 sorties conducted by the Indian Air Force using Mi 17 and Chinook helicopters.
  • 215 individuals rescued in the past three days.
  • 7,300 kgs of relief material distributed in the past three days.
  • 7,689 people evacuated to safe places by Punjab Police, Army, BSF, NDRF, and SDRF.
  • Relief camps set up in flood-affected areas with food, medicine, and cattle fodder provided to those affected.

Sources:

  • "Army, IAF launched massive flood relief in Punjab" by IE Online Media Services Pvt. Ltd. (Copyright 2025 The Indian Express (P) Ltd)
  • "Punjab Police, Army, BSF, NDRF, and SDRF evacuate 7,689 people to safe places" by IE Online Media Services Pvt. Ltd. (Copyright 2025 The Indian Express (P) Ltd)

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