NDRF deploys 124 teams in various parts of the country

The National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) has deployed 124 teams in the various parts of the country to respond to any type of disaster emergency, natural or man-made.

An official release said, in view of monsoon season and as a part of proactive measures, 84 teams have been pre-positioned in 23 states at 71 locations as per the flood vulnerability profile of the states. NDRF said, 40 teams have been permanently deployed in 27 Regional Response Centers (RRCs) for prompt response to any eventuality.

NDRF teams deployed in Assam and Bihar are continually engaged in



assisting the state administration in relief and rescue operations. Today, NDRF teams carried out rescue operation at Morigaon in Assam and evacuated 65 marooned people to safer places. Teams deployed in Darbahnga and Motihaari districts of Bihar also evacuated 31 stranded people.