IndianOil steps up operations at Leh
New Delhi   17-Aug-2010

In the aftermath of the cloud-burst that devastated the town of Leh and its surrounding villages, bringing untold misery to the local residents as well as tourists, the IndianOil team stationed in the region is working with the Defence and civilian authorities in the rescue and relief operations from the midnight on August 5, 2010.

In the face of inclement weather and severely damaged roads, IndianOil officers have been working without a break since the day of the tragedy. With most of the contract workers and vehicle drivers moving away to safer areas, the officers themselves are doubling up for all duties. While ensuring smooth supply of petroleum products, including LPG cooking gas, IndianOil is providing products on credit basis to cash-strapped customers. IndianOil's petroleum bulk storage depot, located 3 km from Leh town at an altitude of 3,459 metres (11,350 ft), is doing its best to maintain regular operations within the limitations of the formidable circumstances. Meanwhile, IndianOil's Punjab state office has rushed a team to the region to reinforce the efforts of the local team in maintaining uninterrupted services and supply of petroleum products, to support the relief and rescue efforts as well as to ensure that the people of Leh do not suffer any hardships for lack of petroleum fuels in the coming winter months.