Navy brings in hovercrafts to rescue Dadu flood victims

KARACHI:

Pakistan Navy deployed two hovercrafts to evacuate people stranded in flood water in Dadu district. The Pakistan Navy evacuated hundreds of trapped people from Goth Ahmed Khan Chandio in Khairpur Nathan Shah to safe areas.

The two hovercrafts are capable of being operated on water, land, and muddy areas. These vessels are mainly used in the swamps of creek areas on the Pakistan-India border. Currently, the stationing of hovercrafts to rescue affectees will speed up the rescue operation in far-flung and remote areas where evacuation through small boats is difficult, a Pakistan Navy press release said.

Meanwhile, the Pakistan Navy personnel are also wholeheartedly undertaking rescue and relief operations with the use of helicopters at far-off ranges. The Navy relief teams are providing ration bags, drinking water and cooked food to the rescued flood affectees. Additionally, several medical camps have been established for flood victims. Pakistan Navy is committed to supporting the countrymen during this natural calamity.

 

Published in The Express Tribune, September 5^th, 2022.