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IAF C-130 on standby for Nepal flood relief, offers help
The Indian Air Force has positioned a C-130 transport aircraft to assist with flood relief operations in Nepal, sources said on Saturday. The IAF has formally offered help to the Nepalese authorities…
The Indian Air Force has positioned a C-130 transport aircraft to assist with flood relief operations in Nepal, sources said on Saturday. The IAF has formally offered help to the Nepalese authorities as the country faces severe flooding.
The National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) has also been placed on standby for any rescue and relief mission in the neighbouring country, sources added. The move comes as heavy rains and floods have caused widespread damage in Nepal, displacing thousands of people.
Indian Opinion Analysis
India's swift offer of a C-130 aircraft reflects the standard protocol under its 'Neighbourhood First' policy for disaster response in South Asia. The IAF and NDRF have conducted similar missions in Nepal after the 2015 earthquake and in recent years during floods in Bangladesh and Myanmar. Under the Ministry of External Affairs' standard operating procedure for regional disasters, the offer of assistance is made through diplomatic channels, and the receiving country must formally accept before assets cross the border. The C-130, with its ability to land on short or semi-prepared runways, is the preferred platform for delivering heavy relief material into Nepal's hilly terrain. The next signal to watch is whether Nepal's government formally accepts the offer and specifies the sectors needing the most aid.
Source: ndtv.com
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