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Key Points

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The flight delivered a tunnel‑technical contingent and DNA analysis tools to assist rescue teams.

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Sixteen trucks with parts for a 230‑foot single‑lane modular steel bridge have already reached Nepal, with more bridge equipment on the way.

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India’s total aid to Nepal now exceeds 68.5 tonnes, including medicines, generators, solar lamps and de‑watering pumps.

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The assistance aims to help people affected by the recent devastating floods and to restore critical transport routes.

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Summary

The cargo includes blankets, sleeping bags, hygiene kits, food, water‑purification tablets and equipment for building temporary steel bridges.

Specialised teams of engineers, doctors, paramedics and forensic experts are also on board to support rescue operations and infrastructure repair.

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New Words to Learn

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relief
assistance provided to people after a disaster
technical
relating to specialized equipment or specialized knowledge
forensic
scientific methods used to investigate and solve problems, such as identifying missing persons
DNA
the biological code inside cells that determines the characteristics of living organisms
infrastructure
the essential physical systems (like bridges, roads, and power) that support a community
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