Army conducts joint flood relief exercise in Pune ahead of monsoon
Pune: Indian Army troops conducted a two-day joint exercise with multiple agencies to respond to flood relief operations during the forthcoming monsoon season in the city.
The exercise, 'Megh Rahat', was conducted at the Aundh military station to forge strategy and enhance coordination among various agencies, including district administration, to operate effectively and quickly in times of need.
Last year, the Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) called army teams to rescue flood-affected citizens in the Anandnagar areas after river water entered housing societies. Over 100 citizens were rescued by the army troops in the locality.
"Through this joint training, the stakeholders were able to share their expertise, enhance their response capabilities, and develop a unified approach to disaster management," said the officials.
"Having a collective strategy and understanding the strength of each agency is crucial when it comes to disaster relief operations. A little confusion can affect the overall outcome of these operations. Therefore, joint work is necessary for the smooth execution of relief operations," added another official.
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