Patna: More than 28 tonnes of food supplies have been air-dropped in flood-affected areas of Bihar’s Saran district as road access remains difficult in several locations, the Disaster Management Department said on October 3.
The supplies, packed in more than 5,600 dry ration packets, have been delivered through 15 sorties by Indian Air Force helicopters, according to the department.
Air-Dropping Operations In Saran
The Disaster Management Department said the special relief operation was arranged in coordination with the Ministry of Home Affairs and the Ministry of Defence following directions from Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary.
The operation aims to reach flood-affected and inaccessible areas where waterlogging and flooding have disrupted conventional road-based transportation.
The department said essential food supplies are being delivered to affected families through air-dropping to ensure relief reaches areas where normal transport routes remain difficult to use.
Administration Monitoring Flood-Affected Areas
The Disaster Management Department and the Saran district administration are continuing to monitor the flood situation, according to the statement.
Officials are using alternative modes of transportation alongside road routes wherever necessary to meet the needs of affected residents.
The administration said efforts are continuing to ensure that essential relief and food supplies reach every flood-affected family as quickly as possible.
IAF Personnel Involved In Relief Operation
Pilots and personnel from different Indian Air Force units are participating in the air-dropping operation.
The department said the operation is being led by Group Captain Anuj Gupta and Wing Commander Vishal Khatri from Gorakhpur, Squadron Leader Rohit Dadarwal and Flight Lieutenant Kunal Kalamkar from Bagdogra, and Flight Lieutenant Rathore Bharat Singh from Bagdogra.
Coordination Between Centre And State
The chief minister expressed gratitude to the Ministry of Home Affairs, Ministry of Defence and the Indian Air Force for supporting relief operations in the flood-affected areas of Bihar.
According to the Disaster Management Department, relief and rescue operations are being carried out through coordinated efforts by the central and state governments.
