India Sends Rescue Teams, 68.5 Tonnes of Aid to Flood-Hit Nepal
The aid includes tunnel experts, forensic teams and DNA equipment as Nepal seeks help to reach workers believed trapped in hydropower tunnels.
- On Sunday, India delivered its fourth flight of relief assistance to Nepal, bringing total aid sent to 68.5 tonnes, the Ministry of External Affairs confirmed.
- Devastating flash floods swept through the Bhotekoshi and Trishuli river corridors on Wednesday, killing hundreds and damaging hydropower infrastructure where workers remain trapped.
- An 82-member joint security team from the Nepal Army, Armed Police Force, and Nepal Police has worked since Friday clearing debris; forces have rescued 191 workers so far.
- To restore transport links, Nepal requested 42 Bailey bridges from India and China, with 16 trucks carrying equipment for a 230-foot modular steel bridge already arrived.
- Nepal sought foreign expertise for DNA testing and forensic work following the disaster; India deployed forensic experts and specialized equipment to support the affected regions.
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India provides 68.5 tonnes of relief, Bailey bridge, tunnel expertise to flood-hit Nepal - The Tribune
India has provided 68.5 tonnes of relief materials to flood-hit Nepal and sent technical teams, forensic experts and equipment to assist in search and rescue operations, the Indian embassy said. India has sent a specialised technical contingent, including tunnel experts, along with equipment for search and rescue operations in hydropower tunnels where workers are believed […]
Nepal floods: India provides 68.5 tonnes of relief, Bailey bridge, tunnel expertise
India has provided 68.5 tonnes of relief materials to flood-hit Nepal and sent technical teams, forensic experts and equipment to assist in search and rescue operations, the Indian embassy said.
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