The Indian Army has intensified its rescue and relief operations in the states of Maharashtra, Karnataka, Kerala, and Tamil Nadu. The 13 X Engineer Teams of the Indian Army have been airlifted from Rajasthan to provide a surge to its ongoing relief and rescue operations in Kerala. Additional Engineer teams have also been put on standby to move at short notice to the flood-affected regions.

20 X medical teams are being moved to provide medical support to the rescued personnel in Maharashtra and Kerala. As of today, more than 3000 army personnel have been deployed for flood relief and rescue operations in 17 districts of the four affected states.