Watch: NDRF, Indian Navy Rescue Operation Underway For Stranded Passengers From Mahalaxmi Express
Mumbai: Due to heavy showers in Mumbai, water-logging has been reported from many places like Sion, Matunga and Andheri whereas Trains are running late in the downside of the region.
Meanwhile, Mahalaxmi Exxpress has been stuck for 12 hours near Badlapur and Vangani. The train which is carrying around 700 passengers on board was stranded since 3 am.
National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), Indian Air Force (IAF), Indian Navy, Indian Army, together with Railway officials and Railway Protection Force, to rescue nearly 700 stranded passengers aboard the Mahalaxmi Express, a massive air and surface campaign Run
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As the rescue efforts were on, the official handles of the NDRF, Navy and Maharashtra Chief Minister’s Office tweeted some pictures and videos of rescue efforts.
As a pre-assessment party, a Seeking helicopter was launched with divers equipped with auto-inflatable craft for deployment in the field.
After the continuous rain in the last 24 hours in Mumbai and adjoining areas, #IndianNavy incl, eight flood rescue teams have been mobilized with rescue materials, inflatable boats and life jackets from three diving teams. As a pre-assessment party, a sewing helicopter with divers equipped with the auto inflatable craft has also been launched for deployment in the region. HQWNC (Headquarters Western Naval Command) status is closely monitored and the Indian Navy spokesman tweeted and is in constant touch with the state administration to respond and provide assistance as a response.
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