Nepal is using drones donated by China to deliver essential supplies to remote communities affected by severe flash floods. The country’s military has deployed a fleet of four DJI FlyCart 100 drones, which can carry up to 60 kilograms of supplies—such as food, medicine, and fuel—over distances of 3 to 4 kilometers. These drones are making between 10 and 16 deliveries each day, helping to reach areas where roads and bridges have been destroyed by the floods. Helicopters, meanwhile, are being used primarily for search and rescue missions, leaving the drones as a more practical option for delivering aid. Santosh Budhathoki, a drone pilot working with the military, said drones are the most effective way to deliver supplies in the current crisis. Milan Pandey, from the drone company Airlift Technology, noted that the drones are faster, more efficient, and less expensive to operate in Nepal’s rugged terrain. This technology is also being used to transport bodies in some of the hardest-hit areas, highlighting the severity of the situation. The floods were triggered by the sudden collapse of a Himalayan glacier near the Nepal-Tibet border on August 26. The disaster has caused widespread damage, with at least 1,367 people confirmed dead and over 5,000 still missing. Survivors report receiving inadequate supplies and food, raising concerns about their ability to survive without immediate relief. The situation has placed immense pressure on the government and aid organizations to scale up their response efforts. Prime Minister Balendra Shah is preparing to hold a cabinet meeting to focus on relief efforts, particularly in hydropower project tunnels where hundreds of workers are believed to be trapped. In a letter to the United Nations, the Nepalese government has requested $20 million in climate compensation from major greenhouse gas emitters, including the United States, China, and India. Nepal, located between two of the world’s largest emitters, contributes less than 0.1% of global emissions. Foreign Minister Shisir Khanal said Nepal is suffering the consequences of a global crisis it did not cause and urged the international community to support climate justice for vulnerable nations. President Ramchandra Paudel has also made a heartfelt appeal for concrete steps to address climate justice for countries like Nepal.