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When roads end, drones carry dead home in flood-hit Nepal

Drones are now carrying the dead home from inaccessible flood-ravaged areas in Nepal. These unmanned aerial vehicles are also delivering vital food and medicine to cut-off communities. AI-enabled drones are assessing villagers' needs through simple questions and responses. The technology proved crucial after roads and bridges were washed away by recent floods. This evolving drone capability offers a significant shift in Nepal's disaster response efforts.

2 Sep 2026 1:38 pm