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India sends fresh relief aid to flood-ravaged Nepal aboard C-17
India sent another large shipment of emergency supplies to Nepal.
The supplies traveled on a C-17 military transport aircraft.
Nepal has been badly affected by flash floods.
India has now sent more than 130 tonnes of aid.
It has also sent rescue and forensic experts.
Rescue workers are searching for thousands of missing people.
Some Indian experts are helping find people in a difficult tunnel area.
Other experts are helping identify victims using DNA tests.
India sent Nepal 35 tonnes of relief material and equipment aboard a C-17 aircraft.
The latest delivery was India’s eighth special flight since August 26, according to the Ministry of External Affairs.
India has sent more than 130 tonnes of supplies and deployed 54 expert personnel to Nepal.
Indian tunnel rescue and forensic teams are assisting Nepalese authorities with searches and victim identification.
Nepal’s reported death toll reached 1,365, while 5,326 people, including 589 foreign nationals, remained missing.
- Who
- India, including the Indian Air Force, Ministry of External Affairs, tunnel rescue personnel and forensic experts, is assisting Nepal.
- What
- India sent 35 tonnes of relief material and equipment and continued rescue, relief and forensic support.
- Where
- The aid was sent to Nepal, with teams operating in Kathmandu, Chilime and Langtang.
- When
- The latest shipment was sent on September 9, after assistance began on August 26.
- Why
- To support Nepal’s rescue, relief, recovery and victim-identification efforts after devastating flash floods.
Key facts
- Latest shipment
- 35 tonnes of relief material and equipment
- Transport
- C-17 aircraft
- Special flights
- Eight flights since August 26
- Total aid
- More than 130 tonnes of relief material
- Indian personnel
- 54 expert personnel deployed
- Nepal death toll
- 1,365 reported deaths
- Missing people
- 5,326 people, including at least 589 foreign nationals
- Rescue locations
- Chilime and Langtang, with ongoing searches concentrated in Chilime
Quotes
Ministry of External Affairs
India’s foreign ministry, which provided an update on the relief operation
“In continuance of the efforts from India for helping Nepal in HADR (Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief) work, a C-17 transport aircraft of the IAF departed today, carrying 35 tonnes of relief material and equipment.”
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“India remains committed to providing all possible assistance to the people and the Government of Nepal and will continue to support rescue, relief and recovery efforts in the country.”
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