26 NDRF teams deployed for flood rescue in Andhra, Telangana
PTI, Sep 2, 2024, 9:09 AM IST
New Delhi: Twenty-six National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) teams are being deployed for flood relief and rescue operations in Telangana and Andhra Pradesh, officials said Monday.
While 12 teams are already deployed in the two neighbouring states, 14 more are being dispatched, they said.
Out of the 14 teams, eight are being airlifted from various locations across the country, the officials said.
The NDRF teams are equipped with inflatables boats, pole and tree cutters and basic medical aid tools, they said.
Torrential rains battered the two states for the second consecutive day, resulting in at least 10 more fatalities, flooding and waterlogging in several areas, and disruptions to road and rail traffic on Sunday.
As many as 99 trains were cancelled, four trains were partially cancelled and 54 were diverted due to heavy rains and waterlogging over tracks at multiple locations on the South Central Railway network, an SCR official said.
Rivers in both states were in spate and thousands of people were evacuated by national and state disaster response forces from flooded areas to relief camps.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah spoke to Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu and Telangana CM A Revanth Reddy and assured them of all possible help from the central government to deal with rains and floods.
Udayavani is now on Telegram. Click here to join our channel and stay updated with the latest news.
Top News
Related Articles More
59% turnout in first phase of J-K assembly polls, voting peaceful: CEO
MP: Seven killed, ten hurt in dumper truck and three-wheeler collision
One nation, one election: Top 10 recommendations by Ram Nath Kovind panel
‘One nation, one election’ report says 32 political parties supported proposal, 15 opposed
‘One nation, one election’ not practical; BJP’s bid to divert attention: Mallikarjun Kharge
MUST WATCH
Latest Additions
59% turnout in first phase of J-K assembly polls, voting peaceful: CEO
Court reserves order on BJP MLA Munirathna’s bail plea
Election for Mangaluru city’s 25th Mayor, Deputy Mayor to be held on Sept 19
11 cases of cholera detected in Udupi district; DC urges public to prioritize cleanliness
Karnataka to introduce comprehensive state space policy: Minister Priyank Kharge
Thanks for visiting Udayavani
You seem to have an Ad Blocker on.
To continue reading, please turn it off or whitelist Udayavani.