J&K floods: Rescue operations by Army and IAF continue

A flood victim arriving for further treatment at the Srinagar Airport in Srinagar, the summer capital of Kashmir on September 10, 2014. <br><br><i> Image Source: EPA</I>

An rescue team boarding a Indian air force helicopter as the leave for the rescue work at the Srinagar Airport in Srinagar, the summer capital of Kashmir, on September 10, 2014. <br><br><i> Image Source: EPA</I>

A flood victim arriving for further treatment at the Srinagar Airport in Srinagar, the summer capital of Indian Kashmir on September 10, 2014. <br><br><i> Image Source: EPA</I>

A flood affected woman is being helped by IAF personnel flood stricken Srinagar area in Jammu and Kashmir on September 9, 2014. <br><br><i> Image Source: EPA</I>

Food provided to Jammu and Kashmir flood victims after rescued at Chandigarh 12 Air force Station on September 10, 2014.

Jammu and Kashmir flood victims after rescued at Chandigarh 12 Air force Station on September 10, 2014.

Indian Air force helicopter flying during the rescue mission over the flooded area in area in Srinagar, Kashmir, on September 9, 2014. <br><br><i> Image Source: EPA</I>

Men load relief material on an Indian Air Force aircraft from a truck, for flood hit Kashmiri people, at the technical airport in Jammu, the winter capital of Kashmir, on September 10, 2014. <br><br><i> Image Source: EPA</I>

An army doctor provides medical assistance to an elderly flood victim at a relief camp in Jammu on September 10, 2014.

People rescued by the army from flood-hit areas arrive at the Jammu Technical airport on September 10, 2014.

Army continues with intensive rescue operations in flood-hit Jammu & Kashmir.<br><br><i>Image by Ministry of Defence</I>

Army continues with intensive rescue operations in flood-hit Jammu & Kashmir.<br><br><i>Image by Ministry of Defence</I>

Army soldiers preparing the instruments to build bridge over Tawi river after a bridge was damaged in the flood at Mandal village on the outskirts of Jammu.<br><br><i>Image by EPA</i>

IAF fixed and rotary wing aircraft in action in Srinagar during flood relief operations in J&K. <br><br><i>Image by IAF</i>

National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) personnel boarding Indian Air Force IL-76 aircraft proceeding to Srinagar for flood relief operations in J&K.<br><br><i>Image by IAF</i>

Army soldiers begin work on re-connecting the damaged bridge over Tawi river at Mandal village on the outskirts of Jammu on September 8, 2014. <br><br><i>Image by EPA</i>

Indian Air Force transport aircraft AN-32 during the flood relief operations out at Awantipur Air Base in J&K. <br><br><i>Image by Ministry of Defence</i>

Massive flood relief operations underway by the Indian Army in J&K.<br><br><i>Image by Ministry of Defence</i>

Relief material (blankets) being distributed by Indian Air Force at Air Force Station Awantipur to flood affected people in J&K.<br><br><i>Image by Ministry of Defence</i>

Rapid Action Medical Team (RAMT) equipment being offloaded from IAF C-17 Globemaster III at Awantipur Air Base during the flood relief operation being carried out in J&K. <br><br><i>Image by Ministry of Defence</i>

Relief material and medicines being loaded to the Air Force helicopter for flood affected areas like Poonch, Rajouri, Sarh, Reasi, Banihal, Kishtwar and Srinagar in Jammu on September 8, 2014.<br><br><i>Image by EPA</i>

Army rescues stranded people on a boat in a flood-hit locality in Srinagar on September 6, 2014.

Soldiers unloading food material from a helicopter for flood-affected people of Pargawal village in Akhnoor sector of Jammu on September 7, 2014.

Army carries out rescue operations in Jammu & Kashmir. Besides medical aid; food and shelter are also being provided by the Army. <br><br><i>Image by Indian Army & IAF</i>

Army carries out Operation 'Megh Rahat' for flood-affected people in Jammu & Kashmir.<br><br><i>Image by Indian Army & IAF</i>

The Indian Air Force helicopter carrying out rescue, relief and evacuation of people marooned during the flood fury, at a village in Jammu and Kashmir on September 6, 2014.

Flood-affected people come out the Army boat after a rescue team of the Indian Army evacuated them in Lasjan area on the outskirts of Srinagar on September 6, 2014.<br><br><i>Image by EPA</i>

Army officers rescue flood-hit people as a part of Operation 'Megh Rahat' in Poonch and Rajouri. <br><br><i>Image by Indian Army & IAF</i>

Army officers rescue flood-hit people as a part of Operation 'Megh Rahat' in Poonch and Rajouri. <br><br><i>Image by Indian Army & IAF</i>

Army soldiers rescue villagers trapped in flash flood using rope at Thanamandi village of Rajouri on September 5, 2014.

With Jammu & Kashmir experiencing the worst floods in the state in six decades, Army and IAF have joined the relief efforts and Centre has rushed in eight teams of NDRF for rescue and relief operations.<br><br><i>Image by IAF</i>

As many as 1,100 people were rescued from flash-floods in various areas by teams of Army and IAF.<br><br><i>Image by IAF</i>

Army and Police evacuate flood-affected people during rescue operations on the outskirts of Srinagar on September 5, 2014. <br><br><i>Image by EPA</i>

The Air Force rescued some villagers with the help of an MI-17 helicopter. <br><br><i>Image by IAF</i>

A soldier stands guard as people wait for their relatives being rescued in a boat of the Army during a rescue operation on the outskirts of Srinagar on September 5, 2014.<br><br><i>Image by EPA</i>

IAF has pressed its choppers into service and rescued many people caught in flash-floods in Jammu district.<br><br><i>Image by IAF</i>

An Army handout photograph shows soldiers during relief operations to rescue the passengers of a bus who were washed away in flash floods in Rajouri district of Jammu on September 4, 2014.<br><br><i>Image by EPA</i>