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International rescue teams deploy to Nepal following devastating floods
International rescue teams from the United Arab Emirates and Australia have deployed to Nepal to assist in search and rescue operations following devastating floods and landslides.
The UAE has deployed a search and rescue team to the Rasuwa region, utilizing advanced technologies such as drones to create 3D maps and conduct aerial surveys. This effort is part of a larger humanitarian response that includes a 10 million US dollar allocation by the UAE leadership. To date, the UAE has delivered 148 tons of aid through an aerial bridge.
Simultaneously, a team of fifteen Australian specialists, including drone operators and incident management experts, has arrived to support local authorities. The Australian team is utilizing thermal imaging and mapping technology to locate missing persons in areas inaccessible to ground crews. They are operating as a self-sufficient unit to avoid straining local resources.
On the ground in Nepal, local reports indicate challenges in the relief process, including the discovery of expired food items during inspections of supplies intended for flood victims in Kathmandu.
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Australia · Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade · Fire and Rescue NSW · Nepal · Priya Adhikari · Queensland Fire Department · Rasuwa · UAE Relief Operations · United Arab Emirates
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- [● 2 SOURCES] The UAE search and rescue team is coordinating with Nepalese authorities to target areas in most need of assistance. almanara.media · www.emirates247.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Australian drone operators will use thermal imaging and mapping to assist in locating missing persons in difficult terrain. www.perthnow.com.au
- [● 2 SOURCES] The UAE team is using drones and advanced technology to create 3D maps and conduct aerial surveys. almanara.media · www.emirates247.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The UAE has allocated 10 million US dollars to aid flood victims in Nepal. alwatan.ae
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The third UAE relief plane carried 20 tons of aid, bringing the total amount of UAE aid to 148 tons. alwatan.ae
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Fifteen Australian disaster assistance specialists landed in the region to assist with rescue and recovery efforts. www.perthnow.com.au