Men and women in uniforms and localites alike have really stepped up to their task of saving Kerala from the worst flood in the state’s history. These heroes have been working day and night for weeks now to rescue the lakhs of people stranded in their flood-ravaged homes.
Kerala would’ve been all but lost without the help of the three wings of the Indian Armed Forces – the Indian Army, Indian Navy and Indian Air Force.
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Operation Madad has been integral in keeping the death toll under control in what would’ve been a calamity of disastrous levels otherwise.
Precision, steadiness & professionalism of IAF Pilots seen here in saving precious lives during rescue operations in Kerala. #KeralaFloodRelief pic.twitter.com/vOOnaX97Rr
— Indian Air Force (@IAF_MCC) August 18, 2018
Thousands of Keralites were given a new lease on life by these heroes, who in some cases even helped bring new life into the world safely.
A pregnant lady with water bag leaking has been airlifted and evacuated to Sanjivani. Doctor was lowered to assess the lady. Operation successful #OpMadad #KeralaFloodRelief #KeralaFloods2018 pic.twitter.com/bycGXEBV8q
— SpokespersonNavy (@indiannavy) August 17, 2018
Their contribution is not one the state will forget any time soon as people are overcome with gratitude for these brave souls.
And in a surprising bid to express this gratitude to these soldiers quite literally, someone painted “thanks” on the rooftop of a house.
The Spokesperson of Navy share the images on Twitter revealing that it was the same house where a Naval ALH piloted by Cdr Vijay Varma had saved 2 women:
#OpMadad #KeralaFloodRelief #KeralaFloods2018 A Thank You note painted on the roof of a house where the Naval ALH piloted by Cdr Vijay Varma rescued two women. Bravo… pic.twitter.com/xsaD1RfeIk
— SpokespersonNavy (@indiannavy) August 20, 2018
This sweet gesture is but a small fraction of the praise these men deserve for their tireless work in helping Kerala overcome this crisis. Bravo to all the men and women of the Indian armed forces for their constant contributions in keeping their countrymen safe. Salute!