UAE rescue team locates 10 more missing in Nepal floods
Search operations focused on Rasuwa and areas around the Trishuli River, taking those located since mission began to 18.
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) rescue team has successfully located an additional ten individuals reported missing following devastating floods in Nepal, the National reported. This brings the total number of people found by the UAE team since the start of its mission to 18.
The search operations have been concentrated in Rasuwa, regions surrounding the Trishuli River, and nearby affected locales. The UAE team employs cutting-edge technology, drones, and aerial surveys to pinpoint targeted locations and expedite the rescue mission.
The UAE's assistance comes as the fifth humanitarian aid aircraft arrived in Nepal, carrying essential equipment and supplies to bolster the search and rescue efforts. The shipment included rescue boats, drones, power equipment, technical devices, as well as logistical resources. The UAE teams work in tandem with Nepalese authorities, aligning their operations with field priorities and available information.
Hammoud Al Afari, Director of UAE relief operations, emphasized that the UAE's approach to disaster response is swift, focused on supporting affected countries and communities, and delivering humanitarian, relief, and technical aid to mitigate disaster impacts.
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