Foreign secretary S Jaishankar said the rescue operations have been stepped up despite "severe constraints" while noting that ministries concerned are working in tandem to provide all possible support to the survivors.
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NDMA member-secretary R K Jain said the national disaster helpline — 1078 — has been made operational to help people seek information about their near and dear ones.
"Anybody can use this number by dialing 011-1078 and whatever request we get will be shared with agencies concerned involved in the operation," he told reporters. The National Disaster Management Authority has also appointed a nodal officer to process requests for relief and rescue.
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The foreign secretary said so far over 5,400 Indians including 30 foreign nationals have been evacuated including 2091 by the Indian Air Force.
Home Secretary L C Goyal said there have been 72 casualties reported from four states of Bihar (56), Uttar Pradesh (12), West Bengal (3) and Rajasthan (1).
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