3 weeks ago
India Plans Air Relief Mission for Flood-Hit Nepal
Severe flash floods have hit parts of Nepal.
The floods came through the Bhote Koshi River from the Tibet side.
At least 46 people have died, and nearly 500 people are missing.
Among the missing are 105 Indians.
India plans to send an Air Force C-17 plane with relief supplies to Nepal on August 27.
Another plane, called a C-130J, is ready to leave if needed.
The planes may carry supplies and possibly people to help with the emergency.
The exact materials and personnel to be transported have not yet been announced.
An Indian Air Force C-17 carrying relief material is expected to depart for Nepal on August 27.
An IAF C-130J aircraft has been placed on standby and may depart Wednesday night.
The aircraft are intended to provide humanitarian assistance after flash floods in Nepal.
At least 46 people have died and nearly 500 are missing, including 105 Indians.
Floodwaters from the Bhote Koshi River affected Rasuwa, Dhading and Nuwakot districts.
- Who
- The Indian Air Force plans to assist people affected by flooding in Nepal.
- What
- India is preparing to send C-17 and potentially C-130J transport aircraft carrying relief material and possibly personnel.
- Where
- The flooding affected Nepal's Rasuwa, Dhading and Nuwakot districts, while the aircraft are expected to fly to Nepal.
- When
- The C-130J may depart Wednesday night, while the C-17 is expected to depart on August 27.
- Why
- The mission is intended to provide humanitarian assistance after deadly flash floods.
Key facts
- Planned aircraft
- One C-17 Globemaster is expected to carry relief material; one C-130J is on standby.
- Planned destination
- Nepal
- Expected departure
- The C-130J may depart Wednesday night, and the C-17 is expected to depart August 27.
- Deaths
- At least 46 people have died.
- Missing
- Nearly 500 people are missing, including 105 Indians.
- Affected districts
- Rasuwa, Dhading and Nuwakot
- Flood source
- The flash flood came through the Bhote Koshi River from the Tibet side.
Quotes
An unnamed source
Source familiar with the Indian Air Force relief deployment
“One C-130J transport aircraft is on standby and expected to depart tonight, while a C-17 Globemaster carrying relief material is expected to depart for Nepal tomorrow”
m.rediff.com
Sources
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