Srinagar, September 10, (Scoop News)_General Dalbir Singh, COAS took an overview of flood situation in Srinagar Wednessday and reiterated army commitment to continue with relief operations till the last person is rescued.
Troops continue to work around the clock to evacuate people in distress and provide relief.
239 army columns are deployed in the Himalayan state along with 80 Medical Teams.Nearly 58,000 persons have been rescued and 9,550 persons provided medical aid.
In Srinagar, the army has deployed additional 89 boat teams. So far, more than 9,500 persons have been rescued and 2,000 persons have been provided shelter in Badamibagh Cantonment. 355 persons requiring immediate medical attention have been evacuated by Army Aviation Helicopters till now.
In the effort to revive communication in the affected areas, the Army had already provided satellite phones to the civilian administration.
Additional nine satellite phones and 100 Mob Cell Communication Sets were distributed to civilian officials for coordinating the relief effort. 10 STD booths are planned to be set up, 30 generator sets with mobile charging stations are being air lifted from Chandigarh to Srinagar.
Aircel is being assisted to revive mobile services from tower at Barzulla and satellite connectivity is being provided by airlifting the Base Transmitting Station of BSNL from Kargil to Srinagar.