IAF flood relief operation in Ratnagiri

In continuation of flood relief efforts today, an IAF C-17 airlifted 10T load & 100 personnel from Kolkata to Pune, and 20T load, including 92 personnel of NDRF from Baroda to Kohlapur utilising 5 x An-32 aircraft.

Two Mi-17 helicopters were utilised for aeriel recce of the affected area and for de-induction of an NDRF team from Ratnagiri to Mumbai. Another Mi-17 was utilised for survey of the affected areas by CM Maharashtra, Chief Secretary and other officials.

The IAF has also ensured that additional aircraft are available for deployment as and when required.