US Military Joins Nepal Flood Disaster Relief, Death Toll Exceeds 1,300
Key Points
- The US military joined humanitarian aid operations for the Nepal flood disaster.
- Glacier collapse and landslide-triggered floods killed more than 1,300 people, affecting 65,000 people.
- US Congress members requested additional search and rescue resources and DART deployment.
- The US pledged $4.1 million in aid; the international community is also providing support.
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In Nepal, sudden floods occurred in the Trishuli and Bhote Koshi rivers due to a glacier collapse and landslide in the Himalayas. More than 1,300 people lost their lives in the disaster, thousands are missing, and over 65,000 people were affected; roads, bridges, and homes were destroyed.
The US military joined humanitarian aid operations, beginning to deliver emergency life-saving supplies and equipment to affected areas. Washington pledged $500,000 and an additional $3.6 million in humanitarian aid through Catholic Relief Services.
30 members of the US Congress wrote a letter to Secretary of State Marco Rubio requesting the deployment of a Disaster Assistance Response Team (DART) for search and rescue efforts, high-altitude equipment, thermal drones, and satellite imagery. India, the UK, South Korea, China, the World Bank, and the UN also provided support.
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- How did the flood disaster in Nepal start?
- A glacier collapse and landslide in the Himalayas caused sudden flooding in the Trishuli and Bhote Koshi rivers.
- What aid is the US providing?
- The US military is distributing emergency life-saving supplies and equipment; pledged $500,000 and $3.6 million in humanitarian aid.
- What are Congress members requesting?
- They requested deployment of a Disaster Assistance Response Team (DART) for search and rescue, high-altitude equipment, thermal drones, and satellite imagery.
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