The Indian Air Force deployed two IL-76 aircrafts from Halwara and Bhatinda to airlift more than 200 NDRF personnel and tons of relief material to Vijaywada and Shamshabad to help aid the NDRF efforts in Andhra Pradesh, confirmed the Indian Air Force Media Co-ordination Centre on Monday.
Amid the heavy rainfall in Andhra Pradesh, Governor S Abdul Nazeer has expressed concern over the heavy rain and floods causing disruption of normal life in Vijayawada and surrounding areas.
Amid the heavy rainfall in Andhra Pradesh, various areas of Vijayawada faced severe waterlogging, leading to a flood-like situation in the area. The Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu inspected the situation the area on Monday.
Chief Minister Naidu also assured swift government assistance and said that helpline numbers will be provided to the public, adding that he would oversee the entire operation.
Taking stock of the severe floods that have disrupted the state for days, Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu conducted a review meeting with the concerned officials at the Andhra Pradesh Disaster Management Authority on Sunday.
Lokesh visited the Ratnalcheruvu area in Mangalagiri town, which was severely impacted by heavy rainfall, and interacted with residents to understand their situation. He also enquired about the relief measures and ensured they were reaching everyone in need.
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu expressed his grief over the deaths of four people who died due to landslides that happened in a few houses in the Mogalrajapuram area in Vijayawada city in Andhra Pradesh amid heavy rains that lashed various parts of the state.