NEW DELHI: India on Saturday continues its humanitarian assistance to flood-hit Nepal, dispatching another 11 tonnes of relief material, including medicines, forensic supplies, tents, hygiene kits and sleeping bags, as the neighbouring country grapples with the aftermath of devastating floods and landslides.
In a post on X, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said India remains committed to supporting Nepal’s recovery, highlighting the latest consignment.
“Dispatched another 11 tonnes of relief material to Nepal, including medicines, forensics supplies, tents, hygiene kits, sleeping bags and other essential supplies. India continues to support Nepal’s recovery. NeighbourhoodFirst,” the post read.
The latest assistance comes as Nepal continues large-scale search, rescue and relief operations across several affected districts.
According to NDRRMA data released at 7 pm on September 18, the death toll stands at 1,410, including 525 human body remains.
The highest number of deaths have been reported from Chitwan (364), followed by Nawalparasi East (232), Nawalparasi West (222), Nuwakot (202) and Rasuwa (199).
NDRRMA said 6,055 people remain missing, while 13,756 people have been rescued.
Eighteen people are currently undergoing treatment at six hospitals, while medical treatment has been provided to 9,984 people by various security forces.
Nepal’s security forces have mobilised 20,929 personnel, while helicopter operations have continued to support rescue and relief efforts in difficult-to-reach areas. The Nepal Army has carried out 1,651 helicopter flights so far, including 17 flights on September 18, while the Armed Police Force has conducted 320 flights to affected areas, according to the disaster authority.
India’s assistance has been delivered through a series of air consignments since the floods struck in late August.
