India has dispatched another 11 tonnes of relief material to Nepal as the country continues search, rescue and relief operations following devastating floods and landslides.
The latest consignment includes medicines, forensic supplies, tents, hygiene kits, sleeping bags and other essential supplies. The material was sent aboard an Indian Air Force aircraft and handed over to the Nepali side. This was the ninth Indian Air Force aircraft carrying relief material to support Nepal’s recovery.
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India dispatched another 11 tonnes of relief material to Nepal.
The supplies include medicines, forensic supplies, tents, hygiene kits and sleeping bags.
The consignment was carried by an Indian Air Force aircraft.
It was the ninth Indian Air Force aircraft carrying relief material to Nepal.
Nepal’s NDRRMA reported 1,410 deaths as of September 18.
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar said India continues to support Nepal’s recovery under the government’s Neighbourhood First approach.
Meanwhile, search, rescue and relief operations are continuing across several affected districts. According to data released by Nepal’s National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority on September 18, the death toll stood at 1,410, including 525 human body remains. The authority reported that 6,055 people remained missing and 13,756 people had been rescued.
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The latest Indian assistance adds to ongoing international and domestic relief efforts as Nepal continues search and rescue operations, victim identification and humanitarian assistance in areas affected by the disaster.
