In response to a request  received from the Eluru District Administration for Rescue and Relief Operations due to massive flooding of the Godavari River, the Indian Navy  launched two medium-lift UH3H helicopters from INS Dega at Visakhapatnam on 14 Jul 22 for providing humanitarian assistance to the water-locked areas of Koida (7 habitations and Katkur (9 habitations) in Velairpadu Mandal.<br />''<br />'' The helicopters air-dropped relief material including essential food items, medicines, milk, bread, etc to the marooned villagers.  So far over 2000 kg of relief material has been delivered by the helicopters operating from Rajahmundry airport. The relief operation would continue on Friday.