Archive · 30 Aug 2026
India Sends Forensic Team to Identify Nepal Flood Victims
A powerful flash flood hit Nepal on August 26.
Many people died or cannot yet be contacted.
India sent forensic experts to help identify people who died.
The experts will study DNA samples with Nepali specialists.
India also sent rescue equipment and basic supplies.
These supplies included blankets, sleeping bags and hygiene kits.
Nepal’s disaster authority said 734 people had died.
It also said 2,498 people remained out of contact, including 589 foreigners.
An Indian forensic team arrived in Nepal to help analyze DNA samples from flood victims.
The team will work with Nepali counterparts to identify mortal remains from the flash floods in Rasuwa.
India’s fourth relief flight delivered 11 tonnes of supplies and specialized search-and-rescue equipment.
The supplies included blankets, sleeping bags, tarpaulins, plastic sheets and hygiene kits.
Nepal reported 734 deaths and 2,498 people still out of contact, including 589 foreigners.
- Who
- An Indian forensic team, Nepali forensic counterparts, Indian officials and Nepal’s disaster authority.
- What
- India is assisting Nepal with DNA analysis to identify flood victims and providing relief supplies and search-and-rescue support.
- When
- The flood occurred on August 26; the Indian team arrived on the fourth relief flight and was met by the ambassador on Sunday.
- Where
- Nepal, including flood-hit Rasuwa and Kathmandu, where the relief flight landed.
- Why
- To identify mortal remains and support Nepal’s ongoing rescue and relief operations.
- Reported deaths
- 734 people
- People out of contact
- 2,498, including 589 foreigners
- Flood date
- August 26
- Indian relief shipment
- 11 tonnes of relief supplies
- Forensic task
- DNA analysis to identify mortal remains
- Supplies
- Blankets, sleeping bags, tarpaulins, plastic sheets and hygiene kits
- Additional support
- A tunnel technical team equipped with search-and-rescue equipment