UPDATE ON WAYANAD RESCUE OPERATION
• The Indian Army has been carrying out rescue operations in landslide-hit areas of Wayanad in conjunction with NDRF and other agencies.
• Around 150 people have been rescued from Mudakkayi village, provided medical aid, and evacuated to safer places.
• Apart from the four columns with a total strength of approximately 225 personnel, already deployed for the operation, two more columns having a strength of approximately 140 personnel are on standby in Thiruvananthapuram to be airlifted on short notice, in case the need arises.
• The Army is setting up a Command-and-Control centre at Kozhikode for coordinating HADR efforts.
• Helicopter reconnaissance of the affected area is being undertaken and damage assessment is being carried out to channelise rescue operation in the correct direction. The Army is inducting the following: –
Bridging Resources being inducted- By Road from Bangalore and airlifted from Delhi.
Teams of Search and Rescue Dogs.
• Besides the aid in terms of medicines and first aid, ECHS POLYCLINIC Kalpetta is extending all possible help in terms of the Service of Doctor/ Nursing assistant and Ambulance service to the flood operation columns.
• The Army remains steadfast in assisting the stranded citizens and is working relentlessly to ensure the safety of one and all.
