Image: SNC Initiates Operation Madad in Kerala-opmadad70

Description: Southern Naval Command continued the heightened deployment of teams and assets for Operation Madad on the eighth day - 16 August 2018. A total of 40 rescue and diving teams with Gemini boats are undertaking rescue operations at multiple locations. Over 200 people were rescued on 16 August 2018 by air effort, while many more were rescued by the boats deployed. Rescued people were also provided food and shelter inside naval base in addition to the camp at Aluva. All the boats and divers at the disposal of SNC have been committed to this operation and more boats and divers have been requisitioned from other Naval Commands. Twenty seven teams with one Gemini boat each are deployed in Ernakulam district at various places.
Title: SNC Initiates Operation Madad in Kerala-opmadad70
Credit: SNC Initiates Operation 'Madad' in Kerala
Author: Indian Navy
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