UPDATE ON INDIAN NAVY'S FLOOD RELIEF EFFORTS IN ANDHRA PRADESH

In response to the heavy rainfall and subsequent flooding in the coastal districts of Andhra Pradesh, the Indian Navy assets under Eastern Naval Command have been actively deployed to assist the State Administration and NDRF in ongoing relief efforts. The Navy is continuing its operations, evacuating stranded individuals and dropping food packets using aerial assets.

Indian Naval helicopters are currently deployed for flood relief efforts, during which 1,820 kg of food packetsand 22 kg of medicineshave been air-dropped to affected personnel.

To further support the relief operations, Flood Relief Teams (FRTs) are being deployed at Ajit Singh Nagar in NTR District to distribute food and relief materials in the affected areas. These teams are also facilitating the evacuation of personnel from locations accessible by Gemini boats.

Additionally, technical teams are stationed at Vijayawada Airport to ensure smooth aircraft operations during the ongoing relief efforts.

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