Thousands of rescuers including the Indian Army rushed to evacuate residents from the deadly floods in Chennai. More than 40,000 people have been rescued in recent days after record rains lashed the coastal state, worsening weeks of flooding that has killed 269 people.
Thousands of rescuers including the Indian Army raced to evacuate residents from the deadly flooding in Chennai. More than 40,000 people have been rescued in recent days after record rains lashed the coastal state, worsening weeks of flooding that has killed 269 people.
1. Indian Army rescue and relief operations during Chennai floods
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Indian army personnel use a boat to rescue residents from floodwaters in Chennai on December 3, 2015. Image Credit: AFP
2. Indian Army rescue and relief operations during Chennai floods
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After receiving a distress call, the Indian Army team rescued an Infant from the first floor of a flooded buildings during the Chennai floods. Image Credit: ADG PI - INDIAN ARMy Twitter
3. Indian Army rescue and relief operations during Chennai floods
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Indian army personnel deliver supplies to residents trapped by floodwaters in Chennai on December 4, 2015. Image Credit: AFP
4. Indian Army rescue and relief operations during Chennai floods
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Indian army personnel deliver supplies to those affected by the Chennai floods. Image Credit: ADG PI - INDIAN ARMy Twitter
5. Indian Army rescue and relief operations during Chennai floods
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Though water has begun to recede from many submerged areas, many more still remain flooded, necessitating the rescue teams to continue to work on a war footing. Image Credit: ADG PI - INDIAN ARMy Twitter
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An Indian Army officer’s daughter assisting her father in monitoring help lines during the Chennai floods. Image Credit: ADG PI - INDIAN ARMy Twitter
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Indian Army working round the clock to rescue people affected by the Chennai floods. Image Credit: ADG PI - INDIAN ARMY Twitter
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Indian Army rescue & relief operations during the Chennai floods that has affected thousands. Image Credit: ADG PI - INDIAN ARMY Twitter
