UAE rescue team finds 10 more missing people after Nepal floods
Abu Dhabi: The UAE Search and Rescue Team continues its field operations in flood-affected areas of Nepal, in coordination and cooperation with the relevant Nepalese authorities and teams, as part of the UAE’s efforts to support humanitarian response and search and rescue operations. The team succeeded in locating 10 people reported missing following the floods that struck Nepal, bringing the…
Abu Dhabi: The UAE Search and Rescue Team is actively involved in search operations in Nepal, following intense floods that have left many people missing. In collaboration with Nepalese authorities, the team has managed to locate an additional 10 individuals from the list of missing persons, raising the overall count of rescued individuals to 18.
The UAE team has been focusing its search efforts in areas surrounding Rasuwa and the Trishuli River, using advanced equipment, technologies, and aerial surveys to pinpoint potential locations and expedite the rescue process.
Simultaneously, the UAE has dispatched a humanitarian aid aircraft, delivering essential supplies like rescue boats, drones, power equipment, and logistical tools to Nepalese search and rescue teams. This assistance aims to bolster their capabilities and aid them in reaching the remote and affected regions.
Hammoud Al Afari, Director of UAE Relief Operations, emphasized the UAE's commitment to providing timely and comprehensive support during disasters, both through direct rescue missions and the provision of critical aid to affected nations.
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