Pakistan Navy, Air force continue rescue, relief operations in flood-hit areas.

KARACHI -- Pakistan Navy's four flood relief centres and 18 central collection points have collected and distributed over 1758 tonnes of food, 6407 tents, and 7,27,848 litres of mineral water among flood-affected people, media reported.

According to the National Flood Relief Coordination Centre (NFRCC) at least 25,097 people have taken refuge in 19 Navy camps. At least 15,565 people have been rescued by 23 emergency response teams of the Pakistan Navy, the NFRCC told.

The Emergency Response teams of the Pakistan Navy have 54 motorized boats, and 2 hover crafts, while two helicopters are assigned to rescue people in Sindh.

The NFRCC told that a total of 478 people have been rescued via 70 flights of the Navy helicopter while 5258 ration bags were also distributed using it.

Pakistan Navy also established 82...

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