Apercu September 2013 | Page 20

Interesting facts: -The Army, Air Force, Navy, Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP), Border IndoSecurity Force, National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), Public Works Department and local administrations worked together for quick rescue operations. -Several thousand soldiers were deployed for the rescue missions. -Activists of political and social organizations are also involved in the rescue and management of relief centres. centres. -The national highway and other important roads were closed to regular traffic.