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The COAS, Gen Dalbir Singh, flew to Chennai to review the situation and oversee rescue efforts of the Army. During his visit, the COAS along with GOC, Dakshin Bharat Area, carried out aerial recce of the areas worst affected by floods in order to strategise additional measures & efforts required for ongoing rescue & relief efforts.

The COAS also complimented the formations & troops involved in the rescue efforts which have resulted in more than 5500 affected people reach safety due to Army’s efforts.

Presently more than 50 teams (including BAUT based Rescue & Relief Teams, Engineer Teams & Medical Teams) are operating in Tambaram, Urapakkam, Mannivakkam, Mudichur, Defence Colony, T Nagar, Kothurpuram, Kasi Theatre & Perungudi which are the more affected areas presently. Army has also built up infrastructure to deploy Primary Health Centers along with dispensaries to deal with anticipated flood related medical problems.

The COAS has assured that the troops will continue the rescue efforts till it is required by the Civil Administration. He also said, more troops, Engineer Equipment and Medical Teams will be made available as required.

Manoj Tuli
APRO (Army)