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Nepal flood disaster and humanitarian response

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Following devastating floods in Nepal, which were triggered by a glacier burst in Tibet on August 26, the humanitarian situation has escalated significantly. Initial reports indicated over 500 deaths and approximately 1,000 missing persons, with concerns raised by Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge regarding the safety of Indian nationals stranded in the region. As the crisis progressed, the death toll rose to 1,003 recovered bodies, with approximately 4,606 people still missing, including 583 foreign nationals. The highest number of fatalities occurred in the Chitwan and Nawalparasi East districts, while search operations continued near hydroelectric projects in the Rasuwa and Nuwakot districts. In response, the Indian government has provided extensive relief, including over 68 tonnes intensified its humanitarian assistance. The Ministry of materials such as medicines, food, and hygiene kits. External Affairs reported that India has dispatched multiple approximately 95 tonnes of relief material via seven aircraft to date, including recent deliveries of 21.5 tonnes via two C-130J aircraft. These supplies include blankets, sleeping bags, hygiene kits, food packets, water purification tablets, portable generators, and forensic kits. India has also deployed 54 specialized personnel, comprising 30 tunnel rescue teams, experts, 19 forensic experts, and a 19-member five-member medical team, to work alongside Nepalese authorities. Regarding the status of Indian citizens, 275 Indian nationals remain unaccounted for, while 1,907 Indian nationals have safely crossed into Nepal from China. India has indicated it will continue to provide aid, including Bailey bridges and additional forensic team is currently working with kits, as requested by the Nepalese experts to assist in victim identification through DNA testing. government.

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