Ministry of Defence update on the Kashmir floods:

"On the 10th day of the rescue operation 'Operation Megh Rahat' the Army has intensified its rescue efforts. While more than 220 columns remain dedicated for the rescue efforts the number of people rescued by the Army has increased to 65,000.            

"The Army Medical authorities have provided medical help to the affected people with about 96 medical teams working round the clock.

"On 10 September, more than 85 adults and about 40 children have been treated by the Army Doctors in a single day. 

"The Army is also in the process to inducting a Field Hospital in Srinagar, which will further boost the medical assistance to the flood affected people. 

"The Nursing officers of the Army are also helping the efforts by cooking food and providing meals to the civilians stranded at Srinagar Cantt. Meanwhile food packets of cooked food and drinking water are being packed and sent to Srinagar from Udhampur.             

"The Aviation wing of the Army has employed about 30 Helicopters which have carried out more than 450 sorties and rescued about 1500 stranded civilians. 

"The helicopters have also transported a mixed load of more than 75000 Kg of relief material to various locations in the valley. 

"Meanwhile to make up for the mammoth requirement of safe drinking water the Army alongwith Air Force has air lifted 20000 litres of water in bottles and containers from Jammu and transported to Srinagar. 

"The Army is also in the processing of inducting stores and fuel for the repair, maintenance and functioning of motor boats and helicopters employed in the rescue operations."