Gujarat sends rescue teams to flood affected Karnataka
October 03, 2009
Gujarat sends rescue teams to flood affected Karnataka
By our correspondent
Ahmedabad, DeshGujarat, 3 October, 2009
The Gujarat State Disaster Management Authority(GSDMA) has sent as many as 14 Fire brigade teams equipped with modern rescue instruments to flood affected areas of southern Indian state Karnataka.
The jawans, very well trained to carry out such tasks are expected to start their rescue operation on Sunday. The Ahmedabad Fire and Emergency Services is sending 29 men including fire officer J N Khadia. There are 18 men from Vadodara and nine from Rajkot.
“We have rushed 14 teams in two Indian Air Force (IAF) aircraft to Hubli. The teams are equipped with 14 rescue boats and other equipment,” Gujarat government spokesperson and Health Minister Jaynarayan Vyas said.
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