NEW DELHI, Sep 16:
Continuing its disaster relief operations, the NDRF today airlifted 25 MT milk powder and 24 more RO systems with four to five lakh litre per day capacity to Srinagar.
With the commissioning of these RO units, another five lakh litre of water per day will be added to the existing six lakh litre of potable water in the flood-hit Kashmir Valley.
The National Disaster Response Force said in a statement that to drain out stagnant water, two heavy duty pumps with a total capacity of 18,000 litre per minute have been made operational.
Four more heavy duty water draining pumps with a total capacity of 16,700 litre per minute have reached Srinagar and will be made operational soon.
To provide relief to the flood ravaged Jammu and Kashmir, up till now 12.6 lakh food packets, three lakh biscuit packets, 392.13 tonnes ready to eat food have been airlifted.
Besides, 30 MT milk powder, 7,000 litre milk and 11.27 lakh water bottles and sachets have been airlifted, the statement said.
In addition, 2,000 tents, 82,240 blankets, 500 Mobile chargers, 3,450 solar lanterns and 1,000 kitchen sets have been sent for distribution in the Valley. (AGENCIES)
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