Kathmandu, Nepal – The UAE search and rescue team continues its field missions in flood-affected areas in 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 was able to find 10 people missing as a result of the repercussions of the floods that hit Nepal. This brings the number of missing persons found by the search and rescue team since the start of its missions until now to 18. Search operations were concentrated in the Rasua area, the vicinity of the Tricholi River, and nearby affected sites.
The team continues its search operations using advanced devices, technologies and drones. In addition to aerial surveying and 3D mapping work. This contributes to identifying targeted locations and accelerating the search for missing persons.
Planes arrive to help
Field operations coincide with the arrival of the fifth UAE humanitarian aid plane in Nepal. Loaded with equipment and supplies specifically designed to support search and rescue efforts, including rescue boats, drones, and energy equipment and devices. In addition to technical and logistical equipment, in preparation for its delivery to Nepalese search and rescue teams. To enhance its capabilities and support its operations in the affected areas.
Hamoud Al Afari, Director of UAE Relief Operations, said that UAE teams continue to work side by side with the Nepalese authorities. Stressing that search and rescue operations are continuing in accordance with field priorities and information. In parallel with providing the necessary equipment and needs to Nepalese teams to enhance their capabilities to continue search operations and reach affected areas.
He also added that these efforts are an extension of the UAE’s approach to rapid response to disasters and supporting affected countries and peoples. Providing the necessary humanitarian, relief and technical support to mitigate the repercussions of disasters.
