India provides 68.5 tonnes of relief, Bailey bridge, tunnel expertise to flood-hit Nepal
A fourth flight carrying 11 tonnes of relief assistance landed in Nepal on Sunday (August 30, 2026), the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said in a post on X
India has provided 68.5 tonnes of relief materials, along with a tunnel technical contingent and search and rescue equipment, to Nepal following devastating flash floods on August 26, 2026. A fourth flight carrying 11 tonnes of relief assistance landed in Nepal on August 30, 2026, containing blankets, sleeping bags, tarpaulins, plastic sheets, and hygiene kits.
An 82-member joint security team, comprising personnel from the Nepal Army, Armed Police Force, and Nepal Police, has been working to clear debris and reach trapped individuals. Nepal has also sought India's assistance for DNA testing and forensic work following the disaster.
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