The Indian Air Force (IAF) is fully prepared to undertake any relief and rescue mission in Nepal, Ministry of Defence sources said on Wednesday, as India readies relief supplies for the neighbouring country after devastating flash floods killed at least 19 people and left hundreds missing.
More that 100 Indians have also been reported missing in the affected areas.
India is preparing to send relief material as soon as possible. The Indian Air Force (IAF) is also fully prepared to carry out any task assigned by the government, sources said
IAF’s C-17 and C-130 aircraft with relief material, medicines and earth moving equipment have been put on standby to head to Nepal, they said.
A C-130 aircraft will leave for Nepal today, while a C-17 aircraft will depart tomorrow afternoon as part of the relief mission, sources said.