Jun 22, 2013 20:22 (IST)
Air Marshall briefs about the rescue operations:
- Weather wasn't as good, so didn't waste sorties
- Knew right time to go
- An air bridge to Dharasu has been added
- There is no road connectivity
- C130 full of fuel sent
- Dharasu air base helping out with rescue operations
- Nine helicopters operating in Gaucher. 2,000 people have been saved
- More than 300 sorties
- C-130s saved injured
- Medical team going to Dharasu tomorrow
- Will be able to clear Gaucher tomorrow with Army
- In Pithoragarh, two-three people saved
- Totally 900 sorties, 6,000 saved