Army rescue operations continue in flood affected areas

RAWALPINDI: Relief and Rescue operations continue by Pakistan Army troops in flood affected areas of Sindh, an ISPR statement said here Tuesday.

Army has deployed over 1000 troops, 70 boats, 50 dewatering pumps for relief and rescues operation in flood hit areas of Sindh. Till date over 30,000 flood victims have been evacuated to safer places in Badin, Tando Muhammad Khan, Mir Pur Khas, Mithi, Umar Kot, Sanghar and Tando Allahyar.
Army Medical Corps has established medical camps along with Medical Teams at Badin, Tando Muhammad Khan, Mir Pur khas, Mithi and Naushehro Feroze and treated over 25,000 patients.
Two MI-17 Helicopters have been placed at Hyderabad to deal with emergency situation.

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