New Delhi, September 4 (Daily Kiran) : In a show of solidarity, India has sent approximately 95 tons of humanitarian aid to Nepal, which has been grappling with severe flooding. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) announced on September 4 that this assistance has been delivered via seven flights, along with a team of 54 personnel to support rescue and relief efforts.
During a press briefing in New Delhi, MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal emphasized that India will continue to provide aid based on the needs outlined by the Nepalese government. He indicated that additional supplies, including forensic kits and Bailey bridges, are planned for dispatch in the coming days.
Jaiswal noted, “We are committed to assisting the Nepalese government according to their requirements. Our recent flights have delivered significant relief, including 21 tons of supplies to Kathmandu.” Among the 54 personnel sent, there are tunnel rescue experts, forensic specialists, and a medical team ready to assist on the ground in collaboration with local authorities.
As of now, 275 Indian citizens remain unaccounted for, while 1,907 have successfully reached Nepal from China. Jaiswal reassured that, according to official sources, no Indian travelers are stranded in the Tibet Autonomous Region.
The latest figures from the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority (NDRRMA) indicate that the death toll from the flooding in Nepal has reached 1,252, with 4,216 individuals still unreachable. The catastrophic floods began on August 26 in Rasuwagadhi, triggered by the overflowing Bhote Koshi River, leading to widespread devastation and loss of life.
India’s ongoing support underscores a commitment to regional solidarity in the face of natural disasters.
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