Source: Center for Excellence in Disaster Management and Humanitarian Assistance
Country: Nepal
BLUF – Implications to PACOM
Continuing pre-monsoon rains and landslides are expected to hinder transport of relief.
Dolakha district is the most affected by the May 12 aftershock; key priorities there are for shelter and food. (OCHA)
OCHA reports that focus is also on ensuring relief pipelines are in place before the monsoon season. According to IRIN, the monsoon will dump 80 percent of Nepal’s annual rainfall over a three-month period (OCHA, IRIN)
JTF 505 relief operations continue despite the UH-1Y tragedy, and will continue until such time as it is determined that US military's unique capabilities are no longer required. (USPACOM)