Over a dozen helicopters deployed in U'khand, HP rescue ops
June 18, 2013  18:21
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Update on the Uttarkhand floods: More than a dozen helicopters have been deployed in Uttarakhand and Himachal Pradesh for relief and rescue operations in the monsoon-ravaged two hill states and all stranded people are expected to be evacuated soon.

Union Home Secretary R K Singh said food, medicines and blankets were air-dropped in remote areas of Uttarakhand and Himachal Pradesh for the flood-affected people.

"We have provided seven helicopters to Uttarakhand. The state government has also hired four private helicopters. We are providing helicopters to Himachal Pradesh. Hopefully, all stranded people will be evacuated today," Singh said.

The toll in Uttarakhand is 58 dead with over 10,000 pilgrims and tourists stuck in the area.


Pic of floodwater devastated Kedarnath tweeted by Mrityunjoy Kumar Jha
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