The Prime Minister's Office (PMO) said it has received generous donations from India Inc. for carrying out rescue and relief operations.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi had appealed for donations towards the Prime Minister's National Relief Fund Friday.
According to the PMO, the Mahindra and Mahindra Group and Samsung Electronics have donated Rs.2 crore and Rs.3 crore, respectively, to the Fund.
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee Saturday announced the dispatch of drinking water pouches for people in the flood-ravaged state.
Delhi's Sir Ganga Ram Hospital sent emergency relief supplies to the state to help it overcome the acute shortage of medicines and blankets.
Eighty-six transport aircraft and helicopters of the Indian Air Force and Army Aviation Corps have been pressed into rescue and relief operations, the defence ministry statement said.
The army has deployed around 30,000 soldiers for the operations, in which 21,000 soldiers have been deployed in Srinagar region and 9,000 in Jammu region. Armed forces personnel have been distributing water bottles and food packets.
"So far, over 4,00,000 litres of water, 1,31,500 food packets and over 800 tonnes of cooked food have been air-dropped and distributed in the flood-affected areas," the statement said.
Thirteen tonnes of water purifying tablets have also been sent.
Water suction and sewage pumps, generator sets and communication equipment have also reached the flood-affected areas.
At least 8,200 blankets and 1,119 tents were provided to the flood victims.
To provide speedy medical aid to the affected people, 80 medical teams of the Armed Forces Medical Services have been operating in full swing. Four field hospitals have also been established.
"Till now, they (hospitals) have treated around 22,500 patients. At least 10 tonnes of medicines and other healthcare materials, including a mobile oxygen generation plant, have reached Srinagar from Delhi. Relief materials including blankets, tents, water bottles and food packets are being airlifted," the statement said.
A total of 224 army boats and 148 NDRF boats have been actively involved in the rescue operation.
The armed forces have also established 19 relief camps in Srinagar and Jammu regions.
To restore road connectivity, five task forces of the Border Roads Organisation, which include 5,700 personnel, have been pressed into service.
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