The Indian Navy has supplied over 30,000 kilogram of relief materials and deployed its warship besides several choppers in its operations in flood-hit Odisha. AIR correspondent reports, INS Airavat, amphibious vessel along with a Chetak helicopter and divers have been deployed off the Paradip coast. Two choppers also have been positioned at Bhubaneswar airport for relief operations. The choppers have carried out air drop sorties in Banki, Puri, Jagatsingh Pur, Kendra Para, Cuttack and Nayagarh areas. Meanwhile, the IAF has also deployed two of its Mi-17 choppers which are operating from the Bhubeneshwar airfield.
News On AIR | September 16, 2011 11:35 AM
Navy supplies 30,000 kg relief material in flood- hit Odisha