Andhra Pradesh rushes speed boats for rescue ops in flood ravaged Hyderabad

Along with boats, NDRF divers as per the capacity of those boats along with life jackets are also being sent.

Published: 19th October 2020 11:01 PM  |   Last Updated: 19th October 2020 11:01 PM   |  A+A A-

Hyderabad flood

The floods accompanied by the ongoing pandemic have turned into a nightmare for residents of Hyderabad. (Photo | EPS)

VIJAYAWADA: Responding to the request from the Telangana state government for help in carrying
out relief operations in flood ravaged Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy on Monday directed the officials of disaster management and tourism departments to immediately rush speed boats to Hyderabad for rescue and relief operations.

Accordingly, eight boats --  three boats from disaster management department and five boats from tourism department -- are being sent to Hyderabad. Further, along with boats, NDRF divers as per the capacity of those boats along with life jackets are also being sent.

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