INDIAN NAVY FLOOD RELIEF OPERATION IN CHENNAI FLOODS

On request from the Greater Chennai Corporation due to Cyclone Michuang in Chennai and nearby areas, the Indian Navy’s well equipped team comprising of divers, swimmers and inflatable Gemini boats were deployed for providing flood relief in Madipakkam and Kolathur suburbs of Chennai from 02 AM on 05 Dec 2023. The teams assisted people stranded in residential colonies due to water logging in the area. About 150 people including elderly, pregnant ladies and children were safely evacuated by the naval personnel. The teams also provided help in assisting people essentials from nearby areas. The relief effort is continuing and more rescue teams have been kept stand by to be despatched at short notice.