India’s Third Flood Relief Aid Reaches Nepal; 11-Member Medical, Tunnel Rescue Team On Ground

India’s third relief consignment carrying 10 tonnes of humanitarian aid has reached flood-hit Nepal, with an 11-member medical and tunnel rescue team now on the ground, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said on Friday.

“Third flight with assistance from India reaches Kathmandu. Relief supplies and an 11-member medical and tunnel rescue team are now on the ground,” Jaishankar said in a post on X.

Third flight with assistance from India reaches Kathmandu.

Relief supplies and an 11-member medical and tunnel rescue team are now on the ground.

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— Dr. S. Jaishankar (@DrSJaishankar) August 28, 2026

The latest delivery takes India’s total humanitarian assistance to Nepal to 57.5 tonnes as rescue and relief operations

continue following devastating flash floods near the Nepal-Tibet border.

Aid, Rescue Support Expanded

The third consignment includes portable generators, dignity kits, food packets and water purification tablets. The accompanying team comprises doctors, paramedics and a reconnaissance team to assess the requirements for a tunnel rescue operation at a hydroelectric project where people are feared trapped.

India’s first relief flight reached Nepal on August 26 with 10 tonnes of supplies, including temporary shelters, blankets, hygiene kits, solar lamps and medicines.

A second aircraft arrived on August 27 carrying 37.5 tonnes of relief material, including tents, blankets, dewatering pumps, kitchen sets, generators, medicines and food items.

India has also offered Bailey bridges and technical teams to help restore connectivity in areas cut off by the floods. The Ministry of External Affairs has further offered National Disaster Response Force teams and equipment for search and rescue operations.

Earlier, Jaishankar said New Delhi would provide assistance based on Nepal’s requirements.

“We have given them a range of support offers; they are evaluating it. Whatever they feel is appropriate, they will pick up for their needs,” he said, stressing India’s “Neighbourhood First” approach.

The floods in the Bhotekoshi River area of Rasuwa have caused widespread destruction, with hundreds reported dead or missing and key roads and communication links disrupted.

(With inputs from ANI)