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Nepal Uses Drones to Deliver Aid as Floods Kill Over 1,300

Nepal deployed drones to deliver food and supplies to flood-affected communities as the death toll from the disaster surpassed 1,300. Rescue teams utilized the technology to reach stranded individuals in remote areas, marking a significant shift in disaster response strategies.

Nepal's government and rescue teams began using drones to transport essential supplies to flood-stricken regions on September 9, 2026. The initiative aimed to bypass damaged infrastructure and reach isolated communities in the mountainous regions hardest hit by the floods. The death toll, confirmed by multiple sources, exceeded 1,300 as of September 9, with hundreds still missing.