160 evacuated from floodprone areas in Uttar Kannada district
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The Naval Emergency Response Team from Karwar safely rescued 160 people from two flood affected villages
The Indian Naval Emergency Response Team (ERT) from Naval Base, Karwar, has safely evacuated as many as 160 persons from two flood affected villages in Uttar Kannada district. According to naval authorities, the rescue operation was carried out in response to a request from Deputy Commissioner of Uttar Kannada to provide assistance to people stranded near Kadra Dam, Mallapur Kurnipet, Kaiga due to heavy rains / floods in the low lying areas. The rescue team comprised of 17 divers and five Geminis.More Related News
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