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India Sends Forensic Team to Identify Nepal Flood Victims
A powerful flash flood hit Nepal on August 26.
Many people died or cannot yet be contacted.
India sent forensic experts to help identify people who died.
The experts will study DNA samples with Nepali specialists.
India also sent rescue equipment and basic supplies.
These supplies included blankets, sleeping bags and hygiene kits.
Nepal’s disaster authority said 734 people had died.
It also said 2,498 people remained out of contact, including 589 foreigners.
An Indian forensic team arrived in Nepal to help analyze DNA samples from flood victims.
The team will work with Nepali counterparts to identify mortal remains from the flash floods in Rasuwa.
India’s fourth relief flight delivered 11 tonnes of supplies and specialized search-and-rescue equipment.
The supplies included blankets, sleeping bags, tarpaulins, plastic sheets and hygiene kits.
Nepal reported 734 deaths and 2,498 people still out of contact, including 589 foreigners.
- Who
- An Indian forensic team, Nepali forensic counterparts, Indian officials and Nepal’s disaster authority.
- What
- India is assisting Nepal with DNA analysis to identify flood victims and providing relief supplies and search-and-rescue support.
- Where
- Nepal, including flood-hit Rasuwa and Kathmandu, where the relief flight landed.
- When
- The flood occurred on August 26; the Indian team arrived on the fourth relief flight and was met by the ambassador on Sunday.
- Why
- To identify mortal remains and support Nepal’s ongoing rescue and relief operations.
Key facts
- Reported deaths
- 734 people
- People out of contact
- 2,498, including 589 foreigners
- Flood date
- August 26
- Indian relief shipment
- 11 tonnes of relief supplies
- Forensic task
- DNA analysis to identify mortal remains
- Supplies
- Blankets, sleeping bags, tarpaulins, plastic sheets and hygiene kits
- Additional support
- A tunnel technical team equipped with search-and-rescue equipment
Quotes
Indian Ministry of External Affairs
India’s foreign ministry, which announced the forensic team’s role
“Met the members of the Indian Forensic Team that arrived on the 4th relief flight to Kathmandu. They will be working with their Nepali counterparts to support the analysis of DNA samples of those who lost their lives in the tragic flash flood in Rasuwa. India will continue to strongly support the ongoing relief efforts of Nepal.”
thehansindia.com
“Ambassador Naveen Srivastava met members of the Indian Forensic Team deployed to Nepal. The team will work alongside their Nepali counterparts in analysing DNA samples to assist in identifying the mortal remains of the victims of the recent flash floods.”
thehansindia.com
Sources
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