Indian Air Force deploys helicopters for flood relief in Andhra Pradesh

According to the IAF, 6 Mi-17 choppers, along with two Chetak helicopters of the Indian Air Force, have been deployed for dropping relief material in flood-affected areas of Andhra Pradesh.

Meanwhile, 50,000 kg of relief material has been dropped in the NTR District of the state.

Unprecedented widespread rainfall for the past couple of days has wreaked havoc in several parts of the state.

Earlier today, Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu asked the individuals to take whatever actions they can to help bring the situation under control.

The AP CM stated that sufficient food has been provided to ensure that everyone in the flood-affected state receives adequate provisions.

"We have supplied enough food and transportation. Everything is available now. First, I want to reach every person. The second is to provide drinking water. Third, from here I have to work for sanitation and rehabilitation. I will work on all these things systematically. Only the way to educate people continuously is to bring awareness among them," Naidu said while speaking to ANI.

"I am requesting all people of Andhra Pradesh to come liberally and whatever is possible from your side, either directly provide or you can come and work. All of you have to do that job in Vijayawada also. They have to respond positively," he added.

The Andhra Pradesh CM asserted that the Centre has provided nearly 30 NRDF teams and six helicopters and extended cooperation to the state.

As a result of the Budameru floods, several areas, including Singhnagar, Nandamuri Nagar, and other low-lying areas, were submerged within hours, forcing nearly two lakh people to take shelter on the terraces of their buildings. (ANI)