India hands over 10‑tonne flood relief aid to Nepal

New Delhi, Aug 26 (IANS) India has extended 10 tonnes of humanitarian assistance to Nepal to support relief operations after devastating floods struck the Himalayan nation.

India’s Ambassador to Nepal, Naveen Srivastava, formally handed over the aid consignment to Nepal’s Minister of Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation, Khadak Raj Paudel.

The assistance includes essential relief materials to help communities affected by widespread flooding and landslides.

Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said India stands firmly with Nepal and remains committed to extending all possible support.

“Standing by Nepal, always,” he posted on X, highlighting the close bilateral ties and India’s readiness to assist its neighbour in times of crisis.

The floods in Nepal, triggered by heavy monsoon rains, have caused extensive damage to infrastructure, homes and agricultural land, displacing thousands of families.

Rescue and relief operations are ongoing across several provinces, with local authorities struggling to cope with the scale of the disaster.

India’s assistance comes as part of its longstanding policy of “Neighbourhood First,” under which New Delhi has consistently provided humanitarian aid to neighbouring countries during emergencies.

In past years, India has dispatched relief materials, medical teams and reconstruction support to Nepal following natural disasters, including the 2015 earthquake and subsequent flood events.

Officials said the latest aid package underscores India’s commitment to regional solidarity and humanitarian cooperation.

The relief materials are expected to bolster Nepal’s immediate response capacity and provide temporary relief to flood‑affected communities.

India and Nepal share deep cultural, historical and economic ties, and disaster relief cooperation has been a recurring feature of their bilateral relationship.

–IANS

scor/dan