Summary
The Indian Navy sent helicopters to drop food and clean water to families.
The helicopters flew over water that covered roads and helped people stay safe.
Rescue teams also saved people from a flooded health centre.
Key Points
4 points1
Cyclone Arnab caused flooding in Odisha.
2
Indian Navy used Sea King and Advanced Light Helicopter to deliver about 1,800 kilograms of supplies.
3
Supplies included 1,400 kilograms of food and 400 litres of water.
4
Six people, including children, were rescued by the Coast Guard.
New Words to Learn
7 wordscyclone
a huge storm with strong winds and rain
relief
help and supplies given to people in trouble
airlift
moving things or people by airplane or helicopter
submerged
under water
coordination
working together
sorties
flights made by a plane or helicopter
humanitarian assistance and disaster relief
helping people after a disaster
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