The Government has roped in Indian Air Force to carry out relief and rescue operations in flood affected areas of Rajasthan. Torrential rains in Rajasthan have flooded several districts, including Kota.
Several people were trapped inside their houses in Kota — known for being a major coaching hub of India for competitive examination preparations — due to the deluge. Indian Air Force will be carrying out relief operation in Kota to save trapped lives. A senior government officer stated that the local administration had requested for Indian Air Force to undertake coordinated flood relief and rescue operations to save precious lives. On receipt of the requisition from civil administration, Indian Air Force swiftly mobilised its assets. In the meantime, five choppers — Advanced Light Helicopter and mi 17 helicopters — are carrying out rescue operations in Madhya Pradesh from August 2 onwards.