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India Sends Relief, Tunnel Experts and Bridges to Flood-Hit Nepal
Severe floods damaged parts of Nepal on Wednesday.
The floods hurt roads, bridges, settlements and hydropower facilities.
Some workers may still be trapped inside underground tunnels.
Nepalese rescuers have already saved 191 workers.
Mud, blocked entrances and bad weather are making the searches difficult.
India sent 68.5 tonnes of supplies to help people affected by the floods.
India also sent doctors, paramedics, tunnel engineers and forensic experts.
The forensic experts can help with DNA testing if needed.
India is sending bridge equipment so transport routes can be reopened.
India has provided Nepal with 68.5 tonnes of relief materials, including blankets, sleeping bags, tarpaulins, plastic sheets and hygiene kits.
An 11-member Indian team of doctors, paramedics and tunnel engineers assessed flood-affected hydropower tunnels in Nuwakot.
An 82-member Nepali security team is clearing mud and debris to reach workers believed trapped underground.
Nepali security forces have rescued 191 hydropower workers, while others remain unaccounted for or possibly trapped.
India delivered equipment for a 230-foot Bailey bridge and plans to supply equipment for seven more bridges.
- Who
- India, Nepali security forces, Indian technical and forensic specialists, and Nepali authorities are involved.
- What
- India is providing relief supplies, tunnel-rescue expertise, forensic equipment and Bailey bridge materials after major floods in Nepal.
- Where
- The affected areas include the Bhotekoshi and Trishuli river corridors, Trishuli in Nuwakot district, and hydropower projects in Rasuwa district.
- When
- The floods struck Wednesday; the Indian team arrived Friday and surveyed tunnels Saturday, while a fourth aid flight carrying 11 tonnes arrived Sunday. The reports were published on August 30, 2026.
- Why
- Flooding damaged infrastructure and left workers believed trapped in hydropower tunnels, while destroyed transport links require temporary bridges.
Key facts
- Total Indian relief
- India has provided 68.5 tonnes of relief materials.
- Fourth aid flight
- The fourth flight carried 11 tonnes of assistance.
- Indian technical team
- The team consists of 11 doctors, paramedics and tunnel engineers.
- Nepali rescue team
- An 82-member team from the Nepal Army, Armed Police Force and Nepal Police is clearing debris.
- Workers rescued
- Nepali security forces have rescued 191 workers from hydropower tunnels.
- First bridge shipment
- Sixteen trucks delivered equipment for a 230-foot single-lane modular steel bridge.
- Planned bridges
- Equipment for seven additional Bailey bridges will be supplied, while Nepal has requested assistance for 42 bridges overall.
Quotes
India's Ministry of External Affairs
India's foreign ministry describing the assistance sent to Nepal
“It consists of a tunnel technical contingent along with equipment for search & rescue operations; a team of forensics experts for DNA analysis and relief supplies, including blankets, sleeping bags, tarpaulin, plastic sheets & hygiene kits.”
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“Today, a specialised technical team from India carried out on-site reconnaissance of hydropower tunnels in the area affected by the flash flood, which will help in facilitating early search and rescue of stranded individuals”
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Sources
India Sends 68.5 Tonnes Of Relief, Tunnel Experts And Bailey Bridge Equipment To Flood-Hit Nepal
Nepal floods: Indian tunnel experts reach Trishuli to help rescue workers trapped underground
India sends 68.5 tonnes of relief, tunnel experts and Bailey bridge equipment to Nepal
India Sends 68.5 Tonnes Of Aid, Technical Teams To Flood-Hit Nepal
India provides 68.5 tonnes of relief, Bailey bridge, tunnel expertise to flood-hit Nepal
Nepal floods: India provides 68.5 tonnes of relief, Bailey bridge, tunnel expertise
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