New Delhi, September 18 (Daily Kiran) : Nepal’s Finance Minister, Dr. Swarnim Wagale, expressed his appreciation for India’s support in rescue and relief operations following a sudden flood in Rasuwagadhi. This acknowledgment came during a meeting with India’s External Affairs Minister, Dr. S. Jaishankar, in New Delhi on September 18.
The Nepalese Embassy in India shared the news on social media, emphasizing the importance of the ongoing collaboration between the two nations. The ministers discussed ways to deepen the long-standing friendship between Nepal and India, focusing on strengthening bilateral cooperation in investment, energy, and connectivity.
In the past week, India has dispatched relief materials to Nepal, which were handed over to the Minister of Science, Technology, and Innovation, Mahavir Pun. The Indian Ambassador to Nepal, Naveen Srivastava, reported that the eighth Indian flight carrying relief supplies arrived in Kathmandu and delivered the materials to Minister Pun.
Since August 26, India has facilitated the rapid delivery of relief goods, equipment, and expert personnel through eight special flights. The Ministry of External Affairs stated that humanitarian assistance continues in response to the devastating floods. The latest Indian Air Force flight reached Kathmandu today, adding to the ongoing relief efforts.
According to the Ministry, over 130 tons of relief materials have already been sent to Nepal. Additionally, 54 experts have been deployed to assist with ongoing rescue, relief, and forensic operations in the country.
The relief supplies include standard items such as temporary shelters, blankets, hygiene kits, solar lamps, and medicines. Special equipment has also been provided, including tunnel and mud rescue gear, gas detectors, breathing apparatus, inflatable walkways, DNA kits, reagents, and portable generators.
An elite tunnel rescue team from India has begun operations at two locations in Nepal—Chilime and Langtang—coordinating with the Nepalese army.
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