New Delhi, September 19: India on Saturday sent another 11 tonnes of relief material to flood-hit Nepal, including medicines, forensic supplies, tents, hygiene kits and sleeping bags, as the neighbouring country continues to deal with the aftermath of devastating floods and landslides.
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said in a post on X that India remains committed to supporting Nepal’s recovery. “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,” he said.
The latest assistance comes as Nepal continues large-scale search, rescue and relief operations across several affected districts. According to data released by Nepal’s National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority (NDRRMA) at 7 pm on September 18, the death toll has reached 1,410, including 525 recovered human body remains.
Chitwan has reported the highest number of deaths at 364, followed by Nawalparasi East with 232, Nawalparasi West with 222, Nuwakot with 202 and Rasuwa with 199. NDRRMA said 6,055 people remain missing, while 13,756 people have been rescued so far. Eighteen people are currently undergoing treatment at six hospitals.
