Source/Credit: The Express Tribune
By PPI | September 13, 2010
ISLAMABAD: US military aircraft supporting Pakistan’s flood relief efforts achieved a significant milestone on Monday, with total relief supplies delivered to flood hit areas exceeding five million pounds since August 5.
To date, US military helicopters and fixed-wing aircraft, working with Pakistan Army, have transported more than 5,400,000 pounds (almost 2,500,000 kilograms) of relief supplies and rescued more than 13,000 people, stated a US Embassy press release.
There are currently 18 US military helicopters operating out of Ghazi Airbase in the northern areas, eight helicopters operating out of Pano Aqil Air Base in the south, and four helicopters at Chaklala Airbase near Islamabad being prepared for future missions.
U.S. military C-130 and C-17 cargo aircraft continue to provide airlift support to Pakistan, delivering relief supplies to multiple locations throughout the country, including Skardu, Sukkur, Quetta, Jacobabad, Sharea Faisal and Gilgit.
Flood relief support is being coordinated through the US Embassy in Islamabad, in full consultation with Pakistan government, including the National Disaster Management Authority and other agencies.
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