Andhra: IAF carries out relief operations in flood-hit areas of Vijayawada

Vijayawada (Andhra Pradesh) [India], September 2 : Indian Air Force (IAF) carried out relief operations in flood-affected areas of Andhra Pradesh's Vijayawada district on Monday.
According to officials, four aircraft including two each Ilyushin-76 and C-130 carried NDRF teams and relief material from different parts of the country to support relief operations in Vijayawada. The IAF aircrafts from Halwara and Bhatinda are aiding the NDRF efforts in Andhra.
Unprecedented widespread rainfall for the past couple of days has wreaked havoc in the several parts of the state. Earlier in the day, Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu inspected the flooding situation in various areas of Vijayawada.
"We are streamlining the system, and 110 boats are currently working to supply food and provide medical assistance. I am regularly monitoring the floods, and officials are actively working on the ground. Since last night, I have visited many flood-affected areas. The public should not panic. We are setting up command and control centers in the flood-affected regions," CM Naidu said.
The Chief Minister said that the government is providing all possible support to the people and that until the problems of the people are solved, he will be working from the NTR district Collector's office.
Andhra Pradesh Governor S Abdul Nazeer also expressed concern over the heavy rain and floods causing disruption of normal life in Vijaywada and surrounding areas. He cautioned people to remain in safer places and not to venture outside except in emergency situation with the help of government authorities.
The Governor has also requested the Red Cross, Scouts and Guides, and other NGOs to coordinate with the government authorities and actively participate in the rescue and relief operations and distribution of food, medicines and other essential items to the affected people.