In Jammu and Kashmir rail services to Katra town in Reasi have been restored today. This will help in the ongoing relief and rescue operations in the area.
In addition to this as a part of rescue and relief operation, a special train will be run from Katra Station to Indore tomorrow at 1:20 pm. However, Jammu-Srinagar National Highway remained closed for the seventh consecutive day today.
Border Roads Organization has intensified its operation to clear the Highway. Armed Forces are assisting BRO to restore the road connectivity at the earliest.
Army Engineers have constructed a 150 meter long floating bridge on Nikki Tawi River in Jammu, which will help restore road connectivity to flood affected area in the vital forward areas of near International Border.
General Officer Commanding in Chief (GoC-in-C) Northern Command, Lt Gen D S Hooda today said, the force will attempt to rescue every stranded person in flood-hit Jammu and Kashmir and asked people to be patient.
Meanwhile, more than 76 thousand people have been evacuated by the Armed Forces and NDRF in Jammu and Kashmir, so far.
The Army is assisting Aircel to revive mobile services from tower at Barzullah in Srinagar. A Defence Ministry release issued in New Delhi this evening said, satellite connectivity is being provided by airlifting the Base Transmitting Station of BSNL from Kargil to Srinagar.
Thirty generator sets with mobile charging stations are also being airlifted from Chandigarh to the city. Besides, the Army has planned to set up ten STD booths in the city. The release said 355 persons requiring immediate medical attention have been evacuated by Army Aviation Helicopters so far. The Army has deployed additional 89 boat teams in the city to rescue stranded people.
Earlier in the day, Army Chief General Dalbir Singh reviewed the flood situation in the city and reiterated Army's commitment to continue with relief operations till the last person is rescued. He said troops are, round the clock, engaged in evacuating people and providing relief.
