Guwahati, April 18 -- The Red Horns Division of Gajraj Corps on behalf of the Indian Army, conducted a Joint Flood Relief Exercise, demonstrating inter-agency coordination and disaster preparedness by flood relief columns of Army, National DIsaster Response Force (NDRF), State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) & Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB).

According to an official release, the Exercise Jal Rahat at IIT, Guwahati, showcased modalities of conduct of flood relief operations, the role of various agencies, the use of high-end technology and innovative means for conduct of rescue operations during floods.

Exercise Jal Rahat was conceptualised and designed with an aim to enhance response capability in the event of severe flooding. A specialist tea...