India Sends 11 Tonnes of Relief Supplies to Flood-Hit Nepal

India on Saturday continued its humanitarian assistance to flood-hit Nepal, dispatching another 11 tonnes of relief material, including medicines, forensic supplies, tents, hygiene kits and sleeping bags, as the neighbouring country grapples with the aftermath of devastating floods and landslides. 

In a post on X, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said India remains committed to supporting Nepal's recovery, highlighting the latest consignment.

“Dispatched



another 11 tonnes of relief material to Nepal, including medicines, forensics supplies, tents, hygiene kits, sleeping bags and other essential supplies. India continues to support Nepal’s recovery. #NeighbourhoodFirst,” the post read. 

The latest assistance comes as Nepal continues large-scale search, rescue and relief operations across several affected districts. According to NDRRMA data released at 7 pm on September 18, the death toll stands at 1,410, including 525 human body remains.