KATHMANDU, Aug 26: The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority (NDRRMA) has urged people awaiting rescue after the Bhotekoshi flood to attract the attention of rescue teams by creating smoke signals from their location.
Search and rescue operations have been intensified after flooding in the Bhotekoshi River affected Rasuwa, Nuwakot, Dhading, Chitwan and other districts.
Locals in Gorkha have to climb mountain to get telephone signal
The NDRRMA has also urged helicopter and drone operators and related organizations to coordinate with district administration offices, security agencies and local governments and assist in search and rescue operations.
The NDRRMA made the request to the Helicopter Society of Nepal, Drone Association Nepal and other organizations involved in helicopter and drone operations.
It has also urged people in flood-affected areas to move to safer locations, remain alert to potential risks and coordinate with rescue teams.
NDRRMA spokesperson Shanti Maharjan said rescue operations are continuing in the affected districts.
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