India has dispatched another 11 tonnes of relief material to Nepal, including medicines, forensic supplies, tents, hygiene kits, sleeping bags and other essential supplies.
This was the 9th Indian Air Force plane carrying relief material to support Nepal’s recovery. In a social media post, External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar said that India continues to support Nepal’s recovery.
Nepal faced devastating floods last month, disrupting life and property.
The latest consignment includes medicines, forensic supplies, tents, hygiene kits, sleeping bags and other essential items.
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said India remains committed to supporting Nepal’s recovery and highlighted the latest assistance under the government’s Neighbourhood First policy.
Nepal continues to conduct search and rescue operations across several affected districts. According to data released by the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority (NDRRMA) on September 18, the death toll has reached 1,410, including 525 recovered human remains.
The highest number of deaths have been reported from Chitwan with 364, followed by Nawalparasi East with 232, Nawalparasi West with 222, Nuwakot with 202 and Rasuwa with 199.
The disaster authority said 6,055 people remain missing, while 13,756 people have been rescued.
Eighteen people are currently undergoing treatment at six hospitals, while security forces have provided medical assistance to nearly 9,984 people.