Drones deployed to search for survivors and assess Rasuwa flood damage
Summary
The Nepal Drone Association has mobilised drone pilots to support search, rescue and damage assessment in flood-hit Rasuwa, Nuwakot and Dhading. Drones with thermal cameras, loudspeakers and LiDAR are being used to locate stranded people and assess flood and landslide damage.
Key Points
- The Nepal Drone Association has deployed members to assist search, rescue and damage assessment in Rasuwa and other flood-hit districts.
- Drones equipped with thermal cameras and LiDAR are being used to locate trapped people and measure flood and landslide damage.
- The association may also use loudspeakers and drones to deliver emergency information and supplies where communications and access have been cut off.
- The group has an agreement with the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority to provide drone-based disaster assistance.
