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Elephants, boats, and helicopters were used for transportation and relief in the flooded areas. The flood also affected animals in the Lucknow Zoo, some of which had to be placed on raised platforms or protected by sandbags and boulders. The 1971 flood was the second highest on record in Lucknow, with a discharge of 107,000 cusecs. [4]
The ADCI was first established in 1968 by a number of small diving companies, contractors and professionals of underwater operations. Officially chartered in 1970, Its goal was to promote industry standards, safety practices, and education within the diving community. [2]
Lucknow is known for its Dasheri mangoes, which are exported to many countries. Lucknow has a total of 5.66 per cent of forest cover, the state average being around 7 per cent. [48] Native tree species are: shisham, dhak, mahuamm, babul, neem, peepal, ashok, khajur, mango and gular. [49]
108 is a free-to-call emergency telephone number in India. One-zero-eight is a free-to-call telephone number for emergency services in India.It is implemented by the respective state and union territory governments, mostly under Public–private partnership with funding from the National Health Mission of Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India.
Each system of two boats can accommodate 32 commandos, their weapons and fuel for the boats. [58] Once para-dropped from the aircraft, it allows for the commandos to assemble inflatable motorised boats within ten minutes and quickly reach ships in distress. Such rescue missions can be mounted by the commandos deployed within an hour. [59]
London, England: there is a boat service between Tate Britain and Tate Modern on the River Thames. London River Services (part of Transport for London) also provide a network of boat services on the Thames, for use by tourists and commuters. Scotland: Caledonian MacBrayne ferry company operates a network of boat services to 22 of Scotland's ...
The Lucknow metro covers a distance of 22.87 km with 21 stations, of which 17 are elevated and 4 underground. [1] It is built and operated by the Lucknow Metro Rail Corporation Limited (LMRC). Its first section was inaugurated on 5 September 2017 and opened for public on September 6, 2017, with the Red Line. [2]
Nearly 400 Elco PT boats were produced for the U.S. Navy. After experimentation, the first PT boat built in any quantity was the 73-foot type. Later 77-foot and 80-foot types were built. More 80-foot Elco boats were built than any other type of US motor torpedo boat. [18] Lt (jg). Kennedy (right) with crew of PT-109