Thiruvananthapuram: As requested from the government of Kerala to help civil administration in disaster management in the affected areas of the flood, Indian Air Force and Indian Army – placed in this country – have mobilized their assets in Kottayam, Idukki and Pathanamthitta.
MI-17 helicopters and nests have been in standby mode to meet the requirements.
All bases under the South Air Command have been placed on high warnings considering the prevalent weather situation, said a statement issued from the Department of Defense.
Kerala Rains Live Updatesmy has deployed her personnel from the Pangode military base to the flood-affected area.
One column consisted of one officer, two junior commanders and 30 other army personnel had moved to Kanjirappalli in Kottayam from the Pangode military station under the leadership of Major Abin Paul.
At present the minister’s chairman holds a meeting with IAF and military officials.
Kerala Rains: Army Deployed, IAF is on standby in the flood-affected area
