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When a large-scale disaster like the Nepal floods strikes, national governments coordinate massive rescue and relief efforts. The Nepali Prime Minister mobilising nearly 21,000 personnel shows the scale of such operations. These teams include military, police, and volunteers, often supported by international aid organisations. Their work is vital but frequently hampered by the very conditions that caused the disaster.
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