Cyclone Amphan: IAF equips 25 aircraft, 31 choppers to assist in relief operations

NewsBharati    23-May-2020 09:29:52 AM
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New Delhi, May 23: The Indian Air Force (IAF) is leaving no stone unturned in order to curb the coronavirus as well as in assisting relief operations. Due to the cyclone Amphan, the IAF has readied a total of 56 Heavy and Medium Lift assets comprising 25 fixed-wing aircraft and 31 helicopters.
 
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The IAF is continuing to be at the forefront as it is undertaking relief operations in cyclone-hit regions, as part of its quick response towards Humanitarian Aid and Disaster Relief (HADR).
 
 
The aircraft and helicopters including C130-J, An-32, Mi-17 V5 & ALH are on standby with the crew for quick deployment at various IAF bases. These aircraft were modified with the required equipment for undertaking relief operations. The crisis management cell has been activated at Air HQ and is actively coordinating with the civil administration and the NDRF teams.
 
Earlier on Thursday, two C-130 aircraft airlifted four NDRF teams, two each from Pune and Arakkonam for Kolkata. Along with these teams, 8.6 tonnes of heavy equipment and machinery required to undertake relief operations by NDRF was also airlifted.