India, China send specialist teams to aid Nepal flood rescues
Summary
India and China have sent specialist rescue teams and emergency supplies to Nepal after devastating Bhotekoshi-Trishuli floods trapped people inside hydropower tunnels. The US, Australia, the World Bank and the Asian Development Bank have also pledged aid for relief and rehabilitation.
Key Points
- India sent 13 military personnel, 19 forensic experts and 11 tonnes of emergency supplies to Nepal, bringing its total relief contribution to 57.5 tonnes.
- China deployed four tunnel-rescue experts and two Y-20 transport aircraft carrying 50 tonnes of emergency supplies.
- The August 26 Bhotekoshi and Trishuli floods caused heavy loss of life and property and left people trapped in hydropower tunnels.
- The US, Australia, the World Bank, the Asian Development Bank and other countries pledged additional assistance for response and recovery.
