Drones deliver food and remove bodies after Nepal’s flood disaster
Summary
Chinese-made drones are helping Nepal after deadly floods by delivering food and carrying out recovery tasks like moving bodies. Nepal’s army uses the drones to reach hard-hit areas, and the United Nations has asked for millions of dollars to aid tens of thousands of people affected by the disaster.Key Facts
- Flash floods hit Nepal and the Tibetan border on August 26 after part of a glacier collapsed.
- Nepal’s army uses four DJI FlyCart 100 drones from China that can carry about 132 pounds per trip.
- The drones deliver food, remove bodies, and assist in search-and-rescue missions.
- As of September 9, the death toll in Nepal reached 1,369, with over 5,000 people missing, including 587 foreigners.
- Drones have helped distribute over 1,500 kilograms of food in 31 flights.
- More than 21,000 police and soldiers are involved in rescue operations.
- Smaller drones and sound equipment help find survivors in dangerous places like hydropower tunnels.
- The United Nations requested $20.5 million to support 43,000 flood victims.
- There is ongoing competition between Chinese and US drones in Nepal, especially near Mount Everest.
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