Malaysia seeks Nepal deal to establish status of 55 Malaysians still unaccounted for
MALAYSIA is negotiating with Nepal to find a way to formally establish the status of 55 Malaysians still unaccounted for following devastating floods and landslides, Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan said. He said the move was important to he...
Rescue workers from the UAE have discovered ten additional individuals still unaccounted for in Nepal following the catastrophic flash floods that struck the nation last month. Collaborating with Nepali authorities, the UAE Search and Rescue Team has recovered a total of eighteen people since their deployment in the country on September 4.
The destructive mudslides and floods decimated villages in Nepal and the Chinese region of Tibet on August 26, prompting mass evacuations. Search efforts have centered on Rasuwa and surrounding areas near the Trishuli River. The team has employed cutting-edge resources and technology, such as drones, aerial surveys, and three-dimensional mapping, to aid in locating missing persons.
Emergency assistance has been airlifted to Nepal by the UAE to aid survivors and bolster rescue operations. The most recent shipment, the fifth from the Emirates, contained rescue boats, drones, power equipment, and various technical and logistical supplies, which will be transferred to Nepali rescue teams to bolster their efforts.
Director of UAE Relief Operations Hammoud Al Afari confirmed that UAE teams are continuing to cooperate closely with Nepalese authorities, emphasizing that search and rescue operations are being conducted in accordance with field priorities and available information. "Equipment and essential supplies are also being provided to Nepalese teams to enhance their capacity to persist in search operations and access affected regions," Al Afari stated.
The efforts epitomize the UAE's consistent response to disasters, delivering the humanitarian relief and technical assistance required to mitigate their consequences. The team comprises members from the UAE Joint Operations Command, Dubai Police's search and rescue, the UAE Aid Agency, and experts in disaster relief, medical evacuation, and first aid.
As of the latest report, at least 1,385 have perished in the floods, with 5,130 individuals still missing, and 13,600 have been rescued.
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