India sends 9th IAF relief flight to Nepal after devastating flash floods

Indian Air Force C-17 Aircraft. File Pic

Continuing with its humanitarian help to the nation of Nepal, India on Saturday sent an additional 11 tonnes of relief resources to aid the Himalayan nation's recovery from the damaging flash floods. "Dispatched another 11 tonnes of relief material to Nepal, including medicines, forensic supplies, tents, hygiene kits, sleeping bags and other essential supplies. India continues to support Nepal's recovery. Neighbourhood First," External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar posted on X.

As per the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), this accounted for the 9th Indian Air Force (IAF) plane carrying relief material as Nepal continues to struggle in its recovery from the deadly flash floods of August 26, which have caused extensive destruction, leaving over 1300 people dead and thousands still missing.

Nepal's Finance Minister thanks the Government of India for rescue supplies

On Friday, Nepal's Finance Minister, Swarnim Wagle, thanked the Government of India for its aid in rescue and relief operations following the recent flash flood in Rasuwa, the Embassy of Nepal in India stated.

"Dr. Swarnim Wagle, Finance Minister of Nepal, met Dr. S Jaishankar, External Affairs Minister of India, in New Delhi. Minister Wagle thanked the Government of India for its support in rescue and relief efforts following the recent flash flood in Rasuwa," the Embassy wrote on X.

"The two Ministers discussed ways to deepen the longstanding Nepal-India friendship and strengthen bilateral cooperation, particularly in investment, energy and connectivity," it added.

Last week, relief and rescue items, including equipment and resources for tunnel rescue and forensic supplies, sent by India were handed over to Mahabir Pun, Nepal's Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation.

9th Indian flight sending aid in wake of the flash floods

"The 8th Indian flight with relief and rescue items, including materials for tunnel rescue and forensic supplies, reached Kathmandu and were handed over to Nepal's Minister for Science, Technology and Innovation, Mahabir Pun," Ambassador of India to Nepal, Naveen Srivastava, said on X.

India fast-tracked the delivery of relief supplies, equipment and expert personnel to Nepal through nine special flights since August 26 in the aftermath of the devastating flash floods.

(With inputs from IANS)