Pak Navy rescues cyclone 'Kyarr' affectees from coastal areas

Dunya News

During operations, a large number of people, including women, kids and elderly, were evacuated.

KARACHI (Dunya News) – Pakistan Navy on Thursday conducted rescue operation in suburb areas of Keti Bandar and Shah Bandar in Thatta and Sajawal districts of interior Sindh which were affected by cyclonic storm ‘Kyarr .

According to a press release issued on Thursday, Pakistan Navy reacted promptly and dispatched the rescue teams along with requisite equipment and boats to the affected sites of Goths Thakar Kario, Hajamro of Keti Bandar and Gul Muhammad and Abbas Jatt Goths of Shah Bandar, where approximately 300 homes were flooded by sea water due to the cyclonic storm.

During rescue/relief operations, a large number of people, including women, kids and elderly, were evacuated to safer places by Pakistan Navy rescue boats.

Pak Marines also facilitated the locals in construction/building of protective Bands to avoid inundation. During rescue operation, medical assistance was also provided to the affected people.