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India Sends Fifth Relief Flight to Nepal as Flood Death Toll Passes 1,100
India has dispatched a fifth aircraft carrying a specialised rescue team and medicines to Nepal, where flash floods have killed over a thousand. Rescue efforts continue at hydropower sites, with international teams assisting in the search for the missing.
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India Sends Fifth Relief Flight to Nepal as Flood Death Toll Passes 1,100
NEW DELHI — India has sent a fifth aircraft carrying an 11-member specialised rescue team and 5.5 tonnes of essential medicines to Nepal, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar announced on Wednesday. The flight departs as Nepal grapples with the aftermath of catastrophic flash floods triggered by a glacial collapse in Tibet on August 26.
The minister said on X, "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." This latest deployment brings the total Indian assistance to over 68 tonnes of emergency relief materials, including blankets, sleeping bags, heavy-duty tarpaulins, plastic sheeting, hygiene kits, essential medicines, food packets, solar lamps, water purification tablets, and portable generators, according to the External Affairs Minister's office.
Rising Toll and Ongoing Rescue Efforts
The death toll from the floods has risen to 1,127, according to the Nepal Police. A district-wise breakdown shows 348 bodies recovered in Chitwan, 217 in Nawalparasi East, 190 in Nawalparasi West, 155 in Nuwakot, 66 in Gorkha, 59 in Dhading, 45 in Rasuwa, and 38 in Tanahun. The Nepal Police also reported nine bodies recovered in India. Of the total recovered, only 95 have so far been handed over to families after identification.
Meanwhile, the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority (NDRRMA) said the number of bodies recovered has reached 1,003, with the highest number—321—in Chitwan district. The authority also reported that 4,606 people remain unaccounted for, including 583 foreigners, leading to concerns that the death toll could rise further.
Nepali authorities said efforts are underway to locate missing persons at various hydropower projects along the Bhotekoshi and Trishuli river corridors in Rasuwa and Nuwakot districts. At the request of Nepal's government, both India and China have sent technical teams to assist in search and rescue operations inside the hydropower tunnels.
The Indian Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) detailed the challenging conditions faced by the 24-member Indian tunnel rescue team deployed at the hydropower tunnels in Chilime, including extremely restricted access, difficult terrain, and marshy tunnel floors. Using innovative methods and improvised floats, rescue personnel have been able to advance deeper into the subterranean passages. The MEA confirmed that these efforts will continue on Wednesday in an effort to reach any individuals potentially trapped inside.
Government Response and Identification Process
Nepal Prime Minister Balendra Shah said in a Facebook post that the bodies of those who lost their lives, as well as those who remain unidentified, are being managed according to the law and through scientific procedures. "The government is managing only those bodies that are found in an unidentifiable condition, while preserving DNA samples and other evidence that could assist in their identification," he said. He added that the operation is being carried out with the assistance of the Nepali Army, Nepal Police, and the Armed Police Force, and that identified bodies are being handed over to their families.
The number of Indian nationals rescued from the disaster-hit regions has reached 163, according to the Ministry of External Affairs. MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal also said that 151 Indian nationals left China on Tuesday.
International Forensic and Rescue Support
A 19-member Indian forensic team has begun analysing DNA samples in coordination with Nepali forensic experts to help identify the victims. The Indian forensic team has expanded its operations in close coordination with its Nepalese counterparts and is actively undertaking DNA examination and analysis to expedite the processing of samples and streamline victim identification, according to the MEA.
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Facts Included:
A fifth Indian aircraft carrying emergency assistance has departed for Nepal with an 11-member specialised rescue team and 5 tonnes of essential medicines
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said on Wednesday
The death toll from floods in Nepal has risen to 1,127, according to the Nepal Police, on Wednesday
A total of 45 bodies have been recovered from Rasuwa, 155 from Nuwakot, 59 from Dhading, 348 from Chitwan, 66 from Gorkha, 38 from Tanahun, 217 from Nawalparasi East and 190 from Nawalparasi West
Nine bodies have been recovered in India
Of the bodies recovered, only 95 have so far been handed over to their families after identification
Nepal Prime Minister Balendra Shah said in a Facebook post that the bodies of people who lost their lives in the floods and those who remain unidentified are being managed in accordance with the law and through scientific procedures
The government is managing only those bodies that are found in an unidentifiable condition, while preserving DNA samples and other evidence that could assist in their identification
The bodies are being managed with the assistance of the Nepali Army, Nepal Police and the Armed Police Force, Nepal
Nepal's Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced that a specialised international tunnel rescue team from India and China have been mobilised alongside the Nepal Army at critical hydropower sites following the catastrophic Bhote Koshi River flash floods
The number of Indian nationals rescued from the disaster-hit regions of Nepal has reached 163, marking the addition of five new individuals since Monday
MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal also noted that 151 Indian nationals left China on Tuesday
The 24-member Indian tunnel rescue team deployed at hydropower tunnels in Chilime has had to contend with extremely restricted access space, limitations on the use of heavy specialised equipment due to the difficult terrain, and marshy tunnel floors
Rescue personnel were able to advance deeper into the subterranean passages by employing innovative methods and improvised floats
The MEA confirmed that these efforts will continue on Wednesday in a bid to reach any individuals potentially trapped inside
The Indian forensic team expanded its operations in close coordination with Nepalese counterparts
The team is actively undertaking DNA examination and analysis to help expedite the processing of samples and streamline victim identification in Nepal
Framing: Headline emphasizes the departure of a fifth Indian aircraft carrying a rescue team and medicines to Nepal
Facts Included:
A fifth Indian aircraft carrying emergency assistance has departed for Nepal with an 11-member specialised rescue team and 5 tonnes of essential medicines, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said on Wednesday
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 tonnes of essential medicines."
The death toll from floods in Nepal has risen to 1,127, according to the Nepal Police, on Wednesday
As per the Nepal Police, a total of 45 bodies have been recovered from Rasuwa, 155 from Nuwakot, 59 from Dhading, 348 from Chitwan, 66 from Gorkha, 38 from Tanahun, 217 from Nawalparasi East and 190 from Nawalparasi West
The Nepal Police also reported that nine bodies have been recovered in India
Of the bodies recovered, only 95 have so far been handed over to their families after identification
A day earlier, Nepal Prime Minister Balendra Shah said in a Facebook post that the bodies of people who lost their lives in the floods and those who remain unidentified are being managed in accordance with the law and through scientific procedures
Nepal's Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced that a specialised international tunnel rescue team from India and China have been mobilised alongside the Nepal Army at critical hydropower sites following the catastrophic Bhote Koshi River flash floods
The number of Indian nationals rescued from the disaster-hit regions of Nepal has reached 163, marking the addition of five new individuals since Monday, the Ministry of External Affairs announced on Tuesday
In an update posted on X, MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal also noted that 151 Indian nationals left China on Tuesday
The Indian Ministry of External Affairs outlined the challenging conditions faced by the 24-member Indian tunnel rescue team deployed at hydropower tunnels in Chilime
Operating in a high-risk environment, the team has had to contend with extremely restricted access space, limitations on the use of heavy specialised equipment due to the difficult terrain, and marshy tunnel floors
By employing innovative methods and improvised floats, rescue personnel were able to advance deeper into the subterranean passages
The MEA confirmed that these efforts will continue on Wednesday in a bid to reach any individuals potentially trapped inside
The Indian forensic team expanded its operations in close coordination with Nepalese counterparts
According to the MEA, the team is actively undertaking DNA examination and analysis to help expedite the processing of samples and streamline victim identification in Nepal
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ClaimA fifth Indian aircraft carrying emergency assistance has departed for Nepal with an 11-member specialised rescue team and 泰5.5 tonnes of essential medicines, as announced by External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Wednesday.
ClaimThe fifth Indian aircraft carried an 11-member rescue team with specialised equipment and 泰5.5 tonnes of essential medicines, as stated by External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar in a post on X.
ClaimA total of 泰45 bodies have been recovered from Rasuwa, 泰155 from Nuwakot, 泰59 from Dhading, 泰348 from Chitwan, 泰66 from Gorkha, 泰38 from Tanahun, 泰217 from Nawalparasi East, and 泰190 from Nawalparasi West, as per the Nepal Police.
ClaimNepal Prime Minister Balendra Shah said in a Facebook post that the bodies of people who lost their lives in the floods and those who remain unidentified are being managed in accordance with the law and through scientific procedures.
ClaimThe government is managing only those bodies that are found in an unidentifiable condition, while preserving DNA samples and other evidence that could assist in their identification, as stated by Nepal Prime Minister Balendra Shah.
ClaimThe bodies are being managed with the assistance of the Nepali Army, Nepal Police and the Armed Police Force, Nepal, as stated by Nepal Prime Minister Balendra Shah.
ClaimNepal's Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced that a specialised international tunnel rescue team from India and China have been mobilised alongside the Nepal Army at critical hydropower sites following the catastrophic Bhote Koshi River flash floods.
ClaimThe number of Indian nationals rescued from the disaster-hit regions of Nepal has reached 泰163, marking the addition of five new individuals since Monday, the Ministry of External Affairs announced on Tuesday.
ClaimThe 24-member Indian tunnel rescue team deployed at hydropower tunnels in Chilime has had to contend with extremely restricted access space, limitations on the use of heavy specialised equipment due to the difficult terrain, and marshy tunnel floors.
ClaimThe Indian forensic team is actively undertaking DNA examination and analysis to help expedite the processing of samples and streamline victim identification in Nepal, according to the MEA.
ClaimThe number of bodies recovered so far from the floods in Nepal has reached 泰1,003, the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority (NDRRMA) said in its latest update.
ClaimThe highest number of bodies recovered in Nepal's floods -- 泰321 -- were recovered in southern Chitwan district, followed by 泰216 in Nawalparasi East, as per the NDRRMA.
ClaimNepali authorities said efforts are underway to locate people who remain unaccounted for at various hydropower projects along the Bhotekoshi and Trishuli river corridors in Rasuwa and Nuwakot districts.
ClaimAt the request of the Nepali government, India and China have sent technical teams to assist in search and rescue operations inside hydropower tunnels in Nepal.
ClaimA 19-member Indian forensic team has begun analysing DNA samples in coordination with Nepali forensic experts to help identify the people killed in the tragedy.