6 days ago
India Sends 10 Tonnes of Aid After Nepal Floods
A sudden flash flood hit part of Nepal after an avalanche blocked a river tributary.
The trapped water then rushed downstream toward several communities.
People had little warning because no rainfall was reported in the area.
At least 157 people died, and many others were still missing.
Missing people included foreign nationals and security personnel.
Nepalese reports gave different totals for those unaccounted for.
India sent 10 tonnes of relief supplies to help Nepal.
Indian and Nepalese teams were coordinating rescue and relief work.
India also said more humanitarian and medical assistance was being prepared.
India delivered 10 tonnes of humanitarian aid to Nepal after catastrophic flash floods in the Bhotekoshi River region.
Ambassador Naveen Srivastava handed over the supplies to Nepalese minister Khadka Raj Poudel in Kathmandu.
At least 157 people died, while nearly 400 remained unaccounted for; Nepalese reports gave differing figures for missing people.
An avalanche blocked the Lhende tributary, sending a sudden surge toward Timure, Rasuwagadhi and Syaphrubesi without reported rainfall.
India said humanitarian, disaster-response and medical assistance had reached Kathmandu, with more support being mobilised.
- Who
- The Embassy of India in Nepal, Ambassador Naveen Srivastava, Nepalese officials, and Indian and Nepalese rescue teams.
- What
- India delivered 10 tonnes of humanitarian aid after deadly flash floods in Nepal.
- Where
- The floods struck Nepal’s Bhotekoshi River region, including Timure, Rasuwagadhi and Syaphrubesi; the aid was handed over in Kathmandu.
- When
- The disaster and the aid response occurred on Wednesday; the articles do not specify the calendar date.
- Why
- The assistance was intended to support rescue, relief and recovery efforts after the floods.
Key facts
- Aid delivered
- 10 tonnes of humanitarian aid materials from India
- Confirmed deaths
- At least 157 people
- Missing people
- Nearly 400 people were reported unaccounted for, while a Nepalese Prime Minister’s Office statement cited 391 foreigners and 44 security personnel
- Missing Indians
- Around 105 Indians were reported missing in preliminary Nepal Tourism Board records
- Cause
- An avalanche blocked the Lhende tributary of the Bhotekoshi River
- Infrastructure damage
- Nine hydropower projects, nine commercial bank branches, 19 motorable bridges and roughly 40 kilometres of highway were reportedly destroyed or swept away
- Further assistance
- India said humanitarian, disaster-response and medical assistance had reached Kathmandu, with additional aid being mobilised
Quotes
Embassy of India in Nepal
Indian diplomatic mission in Nepal
“Always with Nepal. Ambassador Naveen Srivastava handed over 10 tons of humanitarian aid materials from India to the Minister for Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation, Mr Khadka Raj Poudel. This assistance will contribute to the relief efforts following the devastating floods. India stands firmly with Nepal and is committed to providing all possible support.”
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“Spoke to Prime Minister Balendra Shah and conveyed condolences on the loss of lives due to the floods in Nepal. The people of India stand in solidarity with their sisters and brothers in Nepal at this difficult time. India is ready to provide all possible humanitarian assistance to Nepal. Our teams are coordinating closely on rescue and relief efforts.”
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