Nepal says no to foreign rescue teams despite massive flood toll: The 2015 lesson behind it
Nepal has received rescue team offers from India, China, US, UK, Japan, South Korea, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh.
Nepal has rejected offers from several countries to send search and rescue teams following devastating flash floods that have left at least 475 dead and over 1,500 missing in towns and villages near the China border. The decision to rely on domestic agencies is influenced by Nepal's experience during the 2015 earthquake, when the arrival of foreign rescue teams created coordination challenges.
At least 76 international teams from 34 countries responded to the 2015 disaster, along with foreign medical and military teams. Coordination among these teams was a challenge, with the UN running daily coordination meetings. Nepal is seeking financial contributions through a one-door mechanism, with the government instructing its missions abroad to seek help only through the Prime Minister Relief Fund.
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Also reported by 5 other outlets
- Flood risk forces halt to rescues in Tibet, as Nepal death toll rises to 469 theguardian.com
- Nepal flood toll hits 469, 1,400 missing as China pauses rescue on overflowing lake gulfnews.com
- Breaking: Nepal rescue operations suspended abc.net.au
- Fast-swelling lakes spur new flood warnings in Nepal, China moneyweb.co.za
- Nepal does not need foreign rescue help with flood, foreign ministry says channelnewsasia.com
