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166 Indian citizens rescued from Nepal floods.

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5.5 tonnes of medicines and rescue gear delivered by air.

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Over 74 tonnes of humanitarian aid sent so far.

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Rescue team moved to Syabrubesi to shorten travel to the tunnel.

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DNA laboratories set up to help identify missing persons.

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Summary

India’s Air Force flew a cargo plane carrying 5.5 tonnes of medical supplies and rescue equipment.

An Indian tunnel rescue team relocated to a closer base to improve access to the affected tunnel.

Indian and Nepalese scientists are analysing DNA samples in Kathmandu to assist identification efforts.

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New Words to Learn

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cargos
large loads that are carried on a plane or ship
analgesics
drugs that reduce or remove pain
tranche
a portion of a larger total amount
forensics
the use of scientific methods to solve problems or answer questions
coordinate
to work together with others to achieve something
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