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UAE search-and-rescue team begins field operations in flood-hit Nepal

From Gulf Today · () English

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  • The UAE Search and Rescue Team has started operations in the flood-affected Rasuwa area of Nepal.
  • Working with Nepalese authorities, the team is conducting searches and field surveys using advanced equipment, drones and three-dimensional mapping.
  • UAE Relief Operations Director Hamoud Al Afari said the mission reflects the UAE’s commitment to supporting people affected by the floods.

The UAE Search and Rescue Team has begun field operations in Nepal’s Rasuwa area after devastating floods struck the country.

The team is working directly with the relevant Nepalese authorities. It is carrying out searches and field surveys at affected sites, using advanced equipment and technologies to reach areas in need of inspection and identify possible search locations.

Drones are being used for aerial photography and surveying, as well as to produce three-dimensional maps. The capabilities are intended to support access to affected areas and guide the search effort.

Hamoud Al Afari, director of UAE Relief Operations, said the start of the mission reflected the UAE’s commitment to using its capabilities and expertise to support people affected in Nepal.

The commencement of its duties reflects the UAE’s commitment to harnessing its capabilities and expertise to support those affected in Nepal.

· Hamoud Al AfariThe UAE Relief Operations director described the purpose of the team’s deployment.
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