Kakinada (Andhra Pradesh) [India], September 10 : In response to the unforeseen natural events, the Indian Army has activated an urgent deployment to assist in evacuating stranded residents at Kakinada.
The Yeleswaram reservoir began to overflow, necessitating the opening of its gates. This has resulted in a breach of the Eluru Canal near Rajupalem village, leading to significant flooding across eight administrative divisions (Mandals) within the region.
The Southern Command of the Indian Army received a request calling for Army columns to assist in evacuating residents stranded in their homes to safer locations. Kakinada, located 210 kilometres east of Vijayawada, is now witnessing a coordinated response from multiple rescue teams.
The Indian Army relief column initially stationed at Vijayawada was derequisitioned at 5 pm on Monday.
This team is now being redeployed to Kakinada to bolster the ongoing relief efforts. Furthermore, columns from both the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) and the State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) are currently mobilizing from Vijayawada to Kakinada to assist in the operations.
An Army advance party is already en route to the affected area. Their primary tasks include assessing the situation and coordinating with the District Collector of Kakinada. The remaining Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) Army columns will move from Vijayawada to Kakinada at 6 am on September 10, 2024.
Heavy plant equipment will be dispatched from Vijayawada to Kakinada, contingent on the requirements ascertained by the advanced party after a thorough assessment of the situation. Additionally, four extra Army boats are being sent from Secunderabad to Kakinada to aid in the relief operations.
The response teams are working relentlessly to address the situation and ensure the safety and well-being of the affected population.