All 2,376 tourists, including 12 foreign nationals, who were stranded at Havelock and Neil Islands in Andaman and Nicobar Islands have been taken to safety in Port Blair, officials said on Saturday.
The evacuation mission was initiated at the request of the A&N Disaster Management ahead of a "cyclonic storm" that was likely to strike Havelock, an island 36 km from Port Blair.
Six ships of the Indian Navy along with two ships of the Indian Coast Guard and three Mi-17 V5 helicopters of the Indian Air Force carried out the rescue operation.
The six navy ships that took part in the mission are Karmukh, Kumbhir, Bitra, Baratang, LCU 27 and LCU 38.
The three IAF choppers carried out 14 sorties -- 11 from Havelock, and three from Neil island.
--IANS
rs/lok/bg
Disclaimer: No Business Standard Journalist was involved in creation of this content
You’ve reached your limit of {{free_limit}} free articles this month.
Subscribe now for unlimited access.
Already subscribed? Log in
Subscribe to read the full story →
Smart Quarterly
₹900
3 Months
₹300/Month
Smart Essential
₹2,700
1 Year
₹225/Month
Super Saver
₹3,900
2 Years
₹162/Month
Renews automatically, cancel anytime
Here’s what’s included in our digital subscription plans
Exclusive premium stories online
Over 30 premium stories daily, handpicked by our editors
Complimentary Access to The New York Times
News, Games, Cooking, Audio, Wirecutter & The Athletic
Business Standard Epaper
Digital replica of our daily newspaper — with options to read, save, and share
Curated Newsletters
Insights on markets, finance, politics, tech, and more delivered to your inbox
Market Analysis & Investment Insights
In-depth market analysis & insights with access to The Smart Investor
Archives
Repository of articles and publications dating back to 1997
Ad-free Reading
Uninterrupted reading experience with no advertisements
Seamless Access Across All Devices
Access Business Standard across devices — mobile, tablet, or PC, via web or app