China deploys Fengyun-4C lightning satellite for Nepal flood relief

China is using the Fengyun-4C geostationary weather satellite, equipped with a Lightning Mapping Imager, to provide real-time thunderstorm tracking for flood relief operations in Nepal following a glacier collapse. The satellite's high-resolution data supports search and rescue efforts, marking a notable application of advanced space-based technology in disaster response. The effectiveness of this deployment in improving relief outcomes remains to be assessed.