Nepali Army Praises Coordination in Disaster Response
Summary
The Nepali Army has praised coordinated search, rescue, and rehabilitation efforts after the Bhote Koshi flood and other disaster incidents, saying technology, air support, and ground troops helped save lives and restore access in affected areas. Soldiers, police, local administration, and communities worked together across districts including Baglung, Parbat, Myagdi, Manang, and Mustang.
Key Points
- The Nepali Army described its disaster response after the Bhote Koshi flood as a strong example of coordination, cooperation, and mutual assistance.
- Military Spokesperson Rajaram Basnet said troops used technology, drones, helicopters, and engineering units to carry out rescue and relief work in difficult conditions.
- The army airlifted 127 people, rescued 1,106 people in the Budhi Gandaki flood response, and transported about 18,680 kilograms of food to affected areas.
- The army said it is working with other agencies and local communities to restore roads, bridges, and river flow in flood- and landslide-hit areas.
