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Delhi Police Deploys Swimmers, Boats, and Drones for Yamuna Flood Rescue

Strategic Insights

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Delhi police is taking a multi-faceted approach to rescue residents trapped by the Yamuna river floodwaters in north Delhi and Shahdara. The force has deployed 96 personnel who are swimmers with CPR training in the North district, along with 38 volunteer residents who can swim and are willing to assist. The police have also distributed flood-rescue kits, including torches, ropes, first aid supplies, and reflective jackets, to personnel involved in the rescue operations.

Key Takeaways:

  • The police have deployed 96 swimmers with CPR training in the North district, who are leading the rescue effort.
  • 38 volunteer residents who can swim and are willing to assist have been enlisted in the North district.
  • Flood-rescue kits have been distributed to personnel involved in the rescue operations, including torches, ropes, first aid supplies, and reflective jackets.
  • Boat patrols have rescued stranded residents in affected areas.
  • Drones are being used to monitor the water level and identify areas where assistance is needed.
  • A team from the fire department, police, and District Disaster Management Authority is visiting vulnerable areas to inform people to relocate.
  • Traffic police have identified 80 waterlogging hotspots and are installing pumps and using portable pumps to drain the water.
  • In Shahdara district, drone surveillance is being conducted all day over affected areas.
  • 40 people from Gandhi Nagar and 13 from Geeta Colony were relocated to camps by Thursday.
  • DCP (Dwarka) Ankit Singh reported a 50-foot embankment breach in Haryana, causing a 5-foot inundation in Geetanjali Enclave, Jharoda Kalan, and Baba Haridas Nagar police station.
  • Over 1,000 residents have been evacuated in Dwarka.

Statistics:

  • 2,133 people have been relocated to camps in Dwarka and other areas.
  • 80 waterlogging hotspots have been identified by the Traffic police.
  • 40 people from Gandhi Nagar and 13 from Geeta Colony were relocated to camps by Thursday.
  • Over 1,000 residents have been evacuated in Dwarka.
  • 96 personnel with CPR training are involved in the rescue effort in North Delhi.
  • 38 volunteer residents have been enlisted in North Delhi to assist with the rescue efforts.

Sources:

  • Times of India :

"Swim and save - Delhi police's action plan to tackle floods in north and Shahdara"

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