India sends fresh tranche of relief material to Nepal

A fresh tranche of 11 tonnes of relief material, including medicines, forensic supplies, tents and sleeping bags, was dispatched on Saturday, September,19,2026, aboard a military transport aircraft to Kathmandu. The latest consignment includes medicines, forensic supplies, tents, hygiene kits, sleeping bags and other essential items. External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said India remains committed to supporting Nepal’s recovery and highlighted the latest assistance under the government’s Neighbourhood First policy.
Nepal continues to conduct search and rescue operations across several affected districts. According to data released by the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority (NDRRMA) on September 18, the death toll has reached 1,410, including 525 recovered human remains. India’s latest assistance is part of a series of humanitarian consignments sent to Nepal since the floods struck in late August. On September 9, India’s eighth relief flight carrying 35 tonnes of relief and rescue supplies reached Kathmandu. The consignment included tunnel rescue equipment and forensic materials. The latest Indian assistance comes as authorities in India and Nepal continue to focus on search and rescue operations, medical support, identification of victims and delivery of essential supplies to communities affected by the disaster.