Archive · 27 Aug 2026
India Sends Relief and Medicines to Flood-Hit Nepal
Nepal has been badly affected by severe flash floods.
India sent emergency supplies and medicines to help people there.
The shipment weighed 10 tonnes.
An Indian Air Force plane carried shelters, blankets, hygiene kits, solar lamps and medicines.
The aid reached Kathmandu, and more help was being prepared.
India’s foreign minister said India stands with Nepal.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi also spoke with Nepal’s prime minister and offered help.
At least 72 people died, but reports gave different numbers for those still missing.
The United States also shared emergency contact information for its citizens and local rescue assistance.
India dispatched 10 tonnes of Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief materials and essential medicines for Nepal’s flood response.
An Indian Air Force C-130J aircraft carried temporary shelters, blankets, hygiene kits, solar lamps and medicines.
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said the assistance had reached Kathmandu and that more aid was being mobilised.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi offered condolences to Nepal’s Prime Minister Balendra Shah and pledged possible humanitarian assistance.
At least 72 people were confirmed dead after floods in Rasuwa and neighboring districts, while reports differed on the number missing.
- Who
- India, including External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and Prime Minister Narendra Modi, is assisting Nepal after devastating floods.
- What
- India dispatched 10 tonnes of HADR materials and essential medicines, which later reached Kathmandu, while rescue and relief coordination continued.
- When
- The dispatch and statements were reported on Wednesday; the articles do not provide a calendar date.
- Where
- The aid was sent to Kathmandu, Nepal; the floods severely affected Rasuwa and neighboring districts, with flash flooding also reported near China’s Tibet Autonomous Region.
- Why
- India sent the supplies to support Nepal’s response to the floods and assist affected communities.
- Aid dispatched
- 10 tonnes of Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief materials and essential medicines
- Destination
- Kathmandu, Nepal
- Aircraft
- Indian Air Force C-130J
- Supplies
- Temporary shelters, blankets, hygiene kits, solar lamps and medicines
- Reported deaths
- At least 72 people confirmed dead, according to The Kathmandu Post as cited in one article
- Missing people
- Reports variously described dozens or several hundred people as missing
- Additional assistance
- India said more assistance was being mobilised and that it was ready to provide possible humanitarian assistance
Sources
India Relief Supplies Reach Flood-Hit Nepal; US, EU Say They ‘Stand Ready’ To Support | News18
India Sends 10 Tonnes of Relief, Medicines To Flood-Hit Nepal
India dispatches 10 tonnes of HADR assistance, essential medicines to support Nepal: EAM Jaishankar
