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National Disaster Response Force has rescued 49,990 people so far

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Delhi
Last Updated : Sep 15 2014 | 12:20 AM IST
National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) has rescued 49,990 people till today. Five mobile medical units have been opened by NDRF in Srinagar which have treated 1200 patients. In continuation with the post disaster airlifting of food, 60,000 food packets were despatched. Besides this 3.3 MT consisting of Namkeen, biscuits and bread were sent. 15 tonnes of dry food consisting of gur, chevda, roasted gram and biscuits were sent. Further 5.5 tons of roasted gram was also airlifted. Thus the total food airlifted today was 60,000 food packets and 23.83 tonnes. 50,000 drinking water bottles were also airlifted.

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First Published: Sep 14 2014 | 12:20 AM IST

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