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Himalayan Floods: Drones Deliver Aid, Recover Bodies
10 Sep
Summary
- Chinese drones airlift flood victims' bodies and deliver vital aid.
- Four DJI FlyCart 100 drones aid Nepal's army with 10-16 deliveries daily.
- Drones have delivered 1,591 kilograms of food to 31 flights.
Chinese cargo drones are actively engaged in relief efforts following catastrophic flash floods along the Nepal-China border. These drones are instrumental in airlifting the bodies of flood victims and delivering essential food supplies to survivors. The Nepal army has deployed four DJI FlyCart 100 drones, donated by China, facilitating between 10 to 16 aid deliveries daily.
The same drones have been used to remove human bodies from affected areas. As of September 9, Nepal reported 1,369 deaths and over 5,000 missing individuals. The drones have aided in distributing 1,591 kilograms of food across 31 flights, supporting the ongoing rescue and recovery operations in the region.
Smaller drones are also proving valuable in search-and-rescue missions within disaster-stricken areas, including hydropower plant tunnels. These efforts highlight the dual role of drone technology in disaster response, from heavy-lift operations to intricate search-and-rescue tasks in challenging environments.
