India has dispatched another 11 tonnes of humanitarian relief material to flood-hit Nepal, continuing its assistance to the neighbouring country following devastating floods and landslides. The latest consignment was sent through an Indian Air Force C-130 aircraft as part of India’s humanitarian assistance and disaster relief efforts.
The latest shipment includes medicines, forensic supplies, tents, hygiene kits, sleeping bags and other essential materials required for relief and recovery operations. The assistance is aimed at supporting communities affected by the recent disaster while Nepal continues search, rescue and relief activities.
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar said India continues to support Nepal’s recovery efforts. The latest shipment is part of a series of relief missions undertaken by India following the flash floods.
According to reports, the September 19 consignment was the ninth Indian Air Force relief flight sent to Nepal since the disaster. India has dispatched more than 130 tonnes of relief material through these efforts and has also deployed expert personnel for rescue, relief and forensic operations.
India’s earlier relief missions included emergency supplies such as food, medicines, tents, blankets, hygiene kits, generators and other disaster-response equipment. Specialist teams were also sent to assist with technical rescue and forensic activities.
The Indian Embassy in Kathmandu has documented several earlier consignments, including a 10-tonne humanitarian assistance shipment on August 26 and a 37.5-tonne consignment on August 27.
The continuing assistance comes as Nepal works to provide essential supplies and emergency support to people affected by the floods and landslides. Relief agencies and government authorities are continuing search-and-rescue operations, medical assistance and other recovery measures.
The latest 11-tonne shipment highlights the continued humanitarian cooperation between India and Nepal during the disaster response. India has said its support for Nepal’s recovery will continue as relief and rehabilitation efforts progress.