While the Incessant rains in many parts of Kerala over the past few days have put the normal life out of gear in a number of areas , the defence forces have once again demonstrated the strong will in leading the relief operations.

The worst hit by floods are areas of Kannur, Wayanad, Kozhikode, Idukki and Mallapuram. In these regions Ten columns comprising more than 40 Composite Teams of the Indian Army are working round the clock to ensure that even the last person stranded at any remote floods hit area is rescued. Some of the operations were of very risky nature.

The troops of the Defence Security Corps Centre and Bison Division are operating 24×7 to help rescue civil population from these inundated areas. In addition to the Composite Teams there are more than three Engineers Task Force with more than 100 personnal of the Indian Army, which have been busy establishing temporary bridges on washed away roads, removing debris and using Assault Boats to traverse the inundated areas in the rescue missions. The Indian Army troops are relentlessly involved in the rescue operations in the flood affected areas fighting bad weather, poor communications and connectivity.

The forces have been successful in rescuing  a total of more than 1000 people including elderly women and children . They were rescued from various locations where the Army teams are presently operating. The armed forces personnel , who have won the hearts of the Kerala people have reached out beyond the call of duty and displayed valour in saving lives.