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Nepal Army Choppers Rescue Flood Victims

Nepal Army Choppers Rescue Flood Victims
Non-Stop Choppers, 48-Hour Queues: Inside Nepal's Himalayan Rescue · NDTV

There was a big flood in Nepal that destroyed many roads and homes.

The Nepal Army is using helicopters to rescue people who are stuck in the flood areas.

Many people are waiting in long lines for up to 48 hours to get a ride on the helicopters to Kathmandu.

The floods also affected hydropower projects, and many workers are still missing.

India and China sent experts to help with the rescues.

The floods were caused by a big ice and rock collapse near the border with Tibet.

Many people have been killed, and thousands are still missing.

Key facts

Rescue Operations
Nepali Army choppers flying non-stop to rescue flood victims in Rasuwa and Nuwakot.
Affected Areas
Floods have destroyed roads and submerged areas in Rasuwa and Nuwakot.
Rescue Priority
Army prioritizes rescuing those stranded in higher reaches.
Hydropower Projects
897 people employed at 11 hydropower projects remain out of contact.
International Assistance
Indian and Chinese tunnel technicians assisting in rescue efforts.
Casualties
Over a thousand people killed, thousands missing.
Cause of Floods
Triggered by ice and rock collapse near Nepal-Tibet border.
Rescue Queues
Long queues of up to 48 hours for chopper rides to Kathmandu.

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