NEW DELHI: The NDRF today intensified its relief and rescue operations in the rain and flood-battered Chennai and its adjoining areas as it added 20 more teams for the job and rescued over 10,000 people till now.
Director General of the force, O P Singh, will also travel to the state to review the operations and effectively monitor these activities.
The DG said here that his teams are expected to rescue and reach out to more number of people today as the water has receded in some places and power has been restored.
“We have rescued more than 10,000 people till now. 20 more teams from various locations have been mobilised to Tamil Nadu and the total strength of the NDRF by tonight would be 50. We expect to have better results today as things have improved and rains have stopped over the last night,” he said.
An official NDRF spokesperson said that by 1 PM a total of 10,589 people were moved to safer places by the teams.
“Out of the 20 fresh teams being sent in, five have already taken position in Tamil Nadu,” the spokesperson added.(AGENCIES)
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