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This is a coastal region, with Ghats on one side and the sea on the other. Ultimately what counts is that whether we could reach the last person in the farthest area,” he said. We are also using drones for search and rescue operations,” he said.The Army’s southern command chief said his teams (around 70 comprising 20-25 people each), with life vests and food packets, were able to reach remote areas and provide help to stranded people. “It has been a well-coordinated effort by state government, the centre, armed forces and NDRF. “Our people are still going around in boats with loud hailers to find out whether there are still people out there who require help..