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India Continues Relief Efforts in Flood-Hit Nepal, Dispatches 11 Tonnes of Aid Including Medicines, Forensics

The latest 11-tonne shipment includes medicines, forensic supplies and tunnel rescue gear as Nepal expands search and recovery operations, officials said.

  • On Saturday, India dispatched another 11 tonnes of relief material to Nepal, including medicines, forensic supplies, tents, hygiene kits and sleeping bags.
  • Following devastating floods and landslides in late August, Nepal faces a major humanitarian crisis, prompting large-scale relief operations from government agencies, non-government partners and international support.
  • According to NDRRMA data released on September 18, the death toll includes 525 human body remains, with 6,055 missing and 13,756 rescued; security forces mobilized 20,929 personnel for search operations.
  • Indian Ambassador to Nepal Naveen Srivastava said the latest shipment included equipment for tunnel rescue operations and forensic materials, handed to Minister for S&T and Innovation Mahabir Pun.
  • Authorities in both countries prioritize search and rescue, medical support and victim identification as India remains committed to Nepal's recovery through ongoing humanitarian air consignments.
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Tribune India broke the news in Chandigarh, India on Saturday, September 19, 2026.
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