‘First responder’ India leads global relief race after deadly flash floods in Nepal
While several countries, including the US and China, have pledged support, India stands out for the speed of its aid delivery to Nepal.
On Wednesday evening, India swiftly dispatched a plane carrying 10 tonnes of relief supplies to Nepal following a deadly flash flood that struck the Himalayan nation less than 12 hours prior. This rapid response underscores India's role as a "first responder" in global humanitarian efforts, as the country has been actively providing aid in various disaster scenarios, from Covid-19 vaccine distribution to earthquake relief in Turkey, Syria, Myanmar, Sri Lanka, and Venezuela.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke with Nepal's Prime Minister Balendra Shah, expressing condolences and pledging full support for Nepal's disaster response. The Indian Foreign Minister, S Jaishankar, tweeted that the country had dispatched 10 tonnes of humanitarian aid and emphasized solidarity with Nepal. Other nations, including China, South Korea, the United Kingdom, the European Union, the United States, the United Nations, the World Health Organisation, and the World Bank, have also pledged or initiated aid for Nepal.
However, India's swift delivery of physical relief stands out, with 62 tonnes of supplies delivered by air as of Friday afternoon.
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