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India Sends More Relief Supplies to Flood-Hit Nepal
Severe floods hit Nepal and damaged many roads and bridges.
Many people were killed, and thousands were still missing.
Rescue workers continued searching for people and had already rescued more than 12,000 people.
India sent two more military planes to help Nepal.
The planes carried medical supplies and forensic kits.
This was India's sixth delivery of emergency aid.
India has now sent 74 tonnes of relief materials in total.
A candlelight vigil was also held in Kathmandu for those who died.
India dispatched two military transport aircraft carrying 21.5 tonnes of relief supplies to flood-hit Nepal.
The shipment included forensic kits and medical supplies, according to External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal.
India has delivered 74 tonnes of relief materials to Nepal across six tranches.
Nepalese authorities said the floods had killed at least 1,259 people, while about 5,000 remained missing.
The floods damaged bridges and roads, while rescue teams had saved more than 12,000 people.
- Who
- India, Nepalese authorities, rescue workers, and affected communities in Nepal.
- What
- India sent two more aircraft carrying 21.5 tonnes of relief supplies, while rescue and recovery operations continued after deadly flash floods.
- Where
- The assistance was sent to flood-affected Nepal, with the aircraft carrying supplies to Kathmandu.
- When
- The latest shipment was dispatched on Thursday night, September 3; the floods struck on August 26.
- Why
- To support Nepal's ongoing humanitarian, relief, rescue, and recovery efforts.
Key facts
- Latest shipment
- Two military transport aircraft carrying 21.5 tonnes of relief assistance
- Supplies included
- Forensic kits and medical supplies
- Total Indian assistance
- 74 tonnes delivered across six tranches
- Reported death toll
- At least 1,259 people, according to Nepalese authorities
- People still missing
- Roughly 5,000
- People rescued
- More than 12,000
- Infrastructure damage
- 35 motorable bridges, 45 suspension bridges, and 40 kilometres of black-topped roads
Quotes
Randhir Jaiswal
Spokesperson for India’s External Affairs Ministry
“India continues humanitarian assistance to Nepal. India dispatched two more aircraft (C-130 Js) with 21.5 tonnes of relief assistance for Nepal, including forensic kits and medical supplies. The additional assistance will further strengthen ongoing relief and rescue efforts and support communities affected by the floods.”
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