The Indian Navy has been tasked with assisting with rescue and relief efforts in Andhra Pradesh due to catastrophic flooding caused by persistent rain. Following requests from the local administration, aircraft, flood relief teams (FRTs), and diving teams from the Eastern Naval Command in Visakhapatnam were dispatched to assist with continuing Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) activities, reported ANI. 

According to the ANI report, the Navy has deployed four helicopters, including two Advanced Light Helicopters and two Chetaks, as well as a Dornier aircraft, to provide search and rescue (SAR) coverage. So far, 22 stranded people have been rescued, and more than 1,000 kilogrammes of food have been airlifted to those in need.