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DELHI, (IANS):
A total of 149 Indian nationals have been rescued so far in Nepal after the
devastating floods, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said on Sunday
The MEA
shared the list of all 149 Indian nationals who were rescued, as of 5.30 p.m.
on Sunday, in a post on X.
Meanwhile,
the 4th flight carrying 11 tonnes of relief assistance landed in Nepal, and
relief material has been handed over.
"Standing
with Nepal. The 4th flight carrying 11 tonnes of relief assistance landed in
Nepal, and relief material has been handed over. It consists of a tunnel
technical contingent along with equipment for search and rescue operations; a
team of forensics experts for DNA analysis and relief supplies, including
blankets, sleeping bags, tarpaulin, plastic sheets and hygiene kits," the
MEA posted on X.
External
Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on Saturday said that 16 trucks carrying
equipment for a 230 feet Single Lane Modular Steel Bridge have reached Nepal.
"Equipment
for installation of seven more Bailey bridges will be supplied soon. Technical
teams for their installation are expected to reach shortly. So far, a total of
68.5 tonnes of relief material comprising essential medicines, portable
generator sets, food packets, water purification tablets and technical
equipment have been airlifted to Kathmandu," he said on X.
Meanwhile,
Indian Ambassador to Nepal Naveen Srivastava on Sunday met members of the
Indian Forensic Team deployed in Nepal to assist in identifying the mortal
remains of victims of the devastating flash floods and reiterated that India
will continue to strongly support Nepal's ongoing rescue and relief operations.
"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," the MEA stated on X.
