New Delhi: The people, who were rescued from earthquake-hit Nepal on Sunday, thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi and lauded the Indian Air Force (IAF) for making necessary arrangements.
The survivors, who flew back to India in a C-130 aircraft, narrated their ordeal.
"We are from Dubai, we had gone to Kathmandu to attend a wedding. We were in a shock when this happened. The rescue efforts carried out by India was so helpful. They were amazing. They had made good arrangements for food, water, juices and other things. There were 130 people in the plane, we were also allowed to carry all our luggage. Modi rocks," said a lady.
A man in his early 30s looked quite relaxed and lauded the Indian Air Force for an exceptional job.
"We have gone through too much. There are lot of passengers still there," he said.
"The condition there is very bad, there are tremors occurring every now and then. We are really thankful to the Indian Government for rescuing us. Modi Government has done so much for us we would like to thank him," added another passenger.
Earlier on Sunday, the Indian Air Force's C-17 Globemaster carrying 225 people from Nepal returned to New Delhi.
Sonia, a survivor, said they spent sleepless night before being evacuated.
"I cannot share what I felt. My children were playing outside. The moment earthquake occurred I ran down to save my children. Buildings were collapsing. I got sprain in my leg but I saved my children first," said Sonia.
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Another survivor Raja said the situation in Nepal was extremely bad.
"We have been rescued from there but the situation is bad for the Nepalese. There is no power and water. The buildings have fallen and roads are blocked. The entire region is in chaos," he said.
The government, which has intensified rescue and relief operations in earthquake struck Nepal, has press into service 13 aircrafts by Sunday.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday chaired a follow-up meeting to review the progress of relief and rescue operations following the major earthquake in Nepal on Saturday.
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Prime Minister Modi emphasized the need for further increasing the pace of search and rescue operations, and evacuation of stranded people from Nepal. He 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.
The Prime Minister also said that highest priority be accorded to food and water supplies, including milk powder, to the affected areas.
