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Mahalaxmi Express: WNC deploys teams to render assistance

Updated on: 27 July,2019 11:26 AM IST  |  Mumbai
Faizan Khan | faizan.khan@mid-day.com

Eight flood rescue teams from the Navy including three diving team have been mobilised with rescue material, Inflatable boats and life jackets

Mahalaxmi Express: WNC deploys teams to render assistance

Indian Navy Helicopter

Following the incessant rains over the last 24 hours in Mumbai and adjoining areas, a request was received from Central Railways early morning today, July 27, 2019, for the evacuation of passengers from Mahalaxmi Express stranded near Badlapur due to waters on tracks from Ulhas River.


Eight flood rescue teams from the Navy including three diving teams have been mobilised with rescue material, Inflatable boats and life jackets. Meanwhile, a Seaking Helicopter has also been scrambled with Divers equipped with Auto inflatable craft for deployment in the area as advance assessment party.


Mahalaxmi Express: WNC deploys teams to render assistancePic/Anamika Gharat


Western Naval Command is keeping a close watch on the situation and is in constant touch with State Administration to respond as required and provide necessary assistance in flood-affected areas.

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