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Nepal declines foreign rescue teams after devastating floods

Nepal has declined offers from nations including India and China for specialised search-and-rescue teams. The government stated its own security agencies are capable, drawing on lessons from the 2015 earthquake. Instead, Nepal has requested international governments direct monetary aid via the Prime Minister's Relief Fund.

By BriefTea Editorial · 29 August 2026 at 7:24

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