IAF sorties airlift stranded citizens
December 03, 2015  15:26
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Aerial recce and relief operations revealed a harrowing tale as airports, bridges, and housing colonies were seen submerged in 8-10 feet water. People raised their hands seeking help from roof tops as IAF aircraft flew past them.


"The Chennai Airport is almost washed out, with flight operations still suspended. Runways and parking bays are flooded. A bridge near Saidapet area is completely overrun with water, cutting off areas and isolating people," a pilot, involved in the relief operation, said.


Several students from a private university, who were left stranded in the city, were also brought to the Tambaram Air Base from where they were flown to Bangalore or Delhi.


"We are over 50 students from SRM University. We were stuck in the city until we were rescued last night at about 10 PM. "And, we were then brought to the air base here, where they took care of us, and today we are flying out," 18-year-old George K George, a student from Kerala. 
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