Airdropping of food, water begins in flood-hit Vijayawada

Airdropping of food, water begins in flood-hit Vijayawada

Airdropping of food, water begins in flood-hit Vijayawada

AMARAVATI (ANDHRA PRADESH): National Disaster Response Force teams and local officials on Tuesday began dropping food packets, water bottles and other basic necessities for people in flood-affected areas of Vijayawada on Tuesday.

As many as six helicopters and drones have been deployed for distribution of food, which also included biscuits, fruits and milk and medicines, an official press release said.