New Delhi, July 30 (UNI) The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) district HQ (Kerala and Mahe) and ICG station Beypore on Tuesday dispatched Disaster Relief Teams (DRT), to the landslide-affected areas in Wayanad, Kerala.
The DRT comprising highly trained ICG personnel and dedicated medical team have been mobilised to provide immediate relief and support to the communities impacted by the disaster, a Defence Ministry statement said.
The teams are equipped with essential disaster relief materials such as rubber inflatable boats for rescue operations, diesel-driven pumps to manage water and drainage issues, life jackets for safety, raincoats and gum boots for personnel protection in adverse weather conditions and other earth-clearing equipment for clearing debris and accessing affected areas.
The ICG also dispatched food materials, drinking water, and other essential supplies to support the affected population. The distribution of these supplies is being coordinated with the district disaster management team to ensure efficient aid delivery.
ICG is working closely with local authorities to mitigate the impact of this disaster, the statement added.
