Nepal floods: India sends 5th relief aircraft with 11-member rescue team, 5.5 tonnes of medicines
The flight carries 11 rescuers and 5.5 tonnes of medicines as India expands tunnel search and DNA identification support.
- On Wednesday, India dispatched its fifth aircraft to Nepal, carrying an 11-member rescue team and 5.5 tonnes of medical supplies to support ongoing disaster relief operations.
- Flash floods triggered by ice and rock collapses near the Nepal-Tibet border devastated northern and central Nepal on August 26, pushing the death toll to 1,127 by Wednesday.
- A 24-member Indian tunnel rescue team navigates restricted, marshy conditions at Chilime hydropower sites, while a 19-member forensic team assists Nepali counterparts with DNA sample analysis in Kathmandu.
- Evacuation efforts have brought 163 Indian nationals to safety, though local authorities face severe morgue capacity constraints, prompting mass burials and scientific body management procedures.
- Nearly 4,000 missing individuals remain the focus as China, Singapore, and other international partners continue deploying specialized forensic and rescue teams to support Nepal's ongoing recovery efforts.
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India sends fifth tranche of 5.5 tonnes of medicines, rescue team to flood-hit Nepal
India has expanded its humanitarian response in Nepal with another consignment of medicines and specialised rescue equipment. The latest operation also includes an 11-member rescue team that will coordinate with the Nepali Army in ongoing search efforts across flood-affected areas.
Severe flooding and landslides have caused massive devastation in Nepal. India has sent a fifth relief and rescue aircraft, carrying an 11-member rescue team, specialized equipment, and 5.5 tons of essential medicines. India is continuously providing assistance to expedite relief efforts.
5th Indian aircraft with rescue team and 5.5 tonnes of medicines departs for Nepal - The Tribune
In a post on X, Jaishankar said, 'The fifth Indian aircraft has departed for Nepal. It is carrying a 11-member rescue team with specialised equipment, and 5.5 tonnes of essential medicines.'
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