Army units, along with the Frontier Works Organisation (FWO), have been deployed to assist civil authorities, firefighters and rescue teams in clearing debris and accessing areas rendered unreachable due to structural damage. Heavy machinery and specialised teams have been brought in, while
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Speaking to reporters, Fire Officer Narender Kumar said, "We received report of shops on fire. We immediately dispatched two vehicles. All fire stations have been put on standby and vehicles have been called in."
Deputy Chief Fire Officer A.K. Malik said, "Diwali is such a festival that even without crackers, we still get a lot of calls. Because the electrical load is quite high that day."
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Five Mi-17 helicopters and one Chinook helicopter were promptly pressed into service from nearby bases in the Northern Sector, ensuring maximum rescue capability and operational reach. Additional helicopters remain on standby to join the rescue efforts.
The Indian Air Force is set to take part in relief and rescue operations for victims of the recent cloudburst in Kishtwar, sources said.
At present, two Mi-17 helicopters and one Advanced Light Helicopter (ALH) are on standby at Jammu and Udhampur. Operations will commence as soon as the we
Speaking to reporters at the site, NDRF official Hariom Gandhi said, "Our team is on standby and working. Our six teams are working on the ground. Wait for some time... We cannot give any numbers until the site is completely cleared."
A total of 10 columns have been actively deployed by Inspector General Assam Rifles (South) and Inspector General Assam Rifles (East) to conduct rescue, relief, and medical aid operations. One additional column remains on standby at Haflong for rapid deployment if required.
Meanwhile, the Pakistan Air Force has cut down at flying operations by over 50 pc and only essential operations are being done to avoid any confusion in the airspace, sources said.