Srinagar, Aug. 27 -- The Indian military and National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) have launched a massive relief operation in Jammu and Kashmir's landslide-affected areas due to heavy rains.

The C-130 and IL-76 aircraft are taking off from Hindon, carrying NDRF personnel and relief materials to Jammu. These aircraft will play a crucial role in transporting essential supplies and personnel to the affected regions, according to sources.

Chinook and Mi-17 V5 helicopters are on standby at nearby bases in Jammu, Udhampur, Srinagar, and Pathankot. These helicopters can swiftly transport personnel, medical supplies, and equipment to remote areas, facilitating rescue and relief operations, they added.

NDRF teams, along with the Army and Sta...