INDIAN GEOGRAPHY

Detailed explanation-1: -During the times of disasters, the only feasible mode of transportation is air transport. Rescue operations and dropping food, medicines and other supplies in the affected areas are made possible with the help of helicopters and other aircraft.

Detailed explanation-2: -Helicopters are extremely useful in most inaccessible areas and in time of calamities for rescuing people and distributing food, water, clothes and medicines (Fig. 7.9).

Detailed explanation-3: -When disaster strikes, air transport is often the only feasible mode of transportation for first responders and urgently needed relief supplies. Following an earthquake, tsunami or hurricane, most roads, rail tracks and even ports become unusable, as they are blocked for days by debris.

Detailed explanation-4: -The purpose of emergency goods transportation is to rapidly provide the appropriate emergency supplies to the disaster-struck areas. This requires a systemic coordination to prioritize the allocation of goods to desired locations.