Guwahati: In response to the ongoing flood situation in Barak Valley in Assam, an additional team from the first Battalion of the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) has been deployed to the region.
The team was airlifted from Guwahati's Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International (LGBI) Airport to Silchar Airport in the Cachar district of Assam. This deployment is in addition to the NDRF team already stationed in the region.
The proactive measures are intended to provide immediate assistance and support to manage and mitigate the effects of the flooding in Barak Valley.
The first battalion of NDRF is undertaking regular flood rescue operations in the state. It has been assisting the district and state administration in the flood-affected areas.
The 1st Battalion of the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) is located in Patgaon, Guwahati, Assam.
The NDRF is a multi-agency organization that is part of the Indian Armed Forces and is responsible for responding to natural and man-made disasters.
The floods in Assam in the aftermath of Cyclone Remal have so far claimed eight lives of six people including two children died in the last 24 hours.
The flood situation in Assam is still grim as nearly 3.50 lakh people, including over 78,000 children from 11 districts, have been affected by the deluge. (with ANI inputs)
