The Indian Air Force (IAF) has put the rescue operations on hold due to bad weather in earthquake-hit Nepal.
Two IAF aircrafts were diverted while they were flying to Kathmandu. The aircrafts were carrying relief materials for the victims.
“Kathmandu as you know is at high altitude. Today the day was quite bad and not safe. Tomorrow morning we will again launch our operation. This decision was taken by me after consulting my team and looking at weather conditions, decided to divert the aircraft. Tomorrow morning we will again launch our operation,” Wing Commander Rajesh told ANI here.
“This kind of weather is quite common in Kathmandu. After seeing the weather, I consulted my crew and took the decision to divert the aircraft. After we diverted, the aircraft behind us also diverted,” he added.
The death toll from the devastating earthquake, which hit Nepal and northern parts of India on Saturday, climbed over 2,100 today even as the rescue efforts intensified in search of the survivors.
The Prime Minister directed that in addition to the air route, the road route should also be used for evacuating stranded people at the earliest. He stressed on the need for ensuring coordination among various agencies involved in relief and rescue operations. (ANI)