Rescue and Relief Operation by Indian Navy in Odisha

Rescue and Relief Operation by Indian Navy in Odisha

As the Extremely Severe Cyclonic Storm ‘FANI’ crossed coast South of Puri in Odisha this morning, ENC intensified Rescue Operations in areas between Chilka and Puri on 03 May 19.  Additional relief material and medical teams have been augmented to Odisha from Visakhapatnam. INS Ranvijay and Airavat with integral helicopters have also sailed from Visakhapatnam with relief material including medical stores and Medical Teams and are proceeding to Odisha to conjoin the rescue operation with IN Ships Sahyadri, Ranvir and Kadmatt. Dornier Maritime Reconnaissance aircraft was launched to undertake an aerial survey to assess the impact of the cyclone and the extent of the devastation this afternoon. The relief material mobilised to Odisha thus far includes ten HADR pallets and five Medical pallets sufficient to cater for nearly 1,000 personnel.