India has stepped up its humanitarian assistance to flood-hit Nepal, sending around 95 tonnes of relief material through seven aircraft as rescue and recovery operations continue after the devastating flash floods of August 26. The Ministry of External Affairs has also deployed specialised personnel, including tunnel rescue experts, forensic specialists and medical staff, to support Nepal's emergency response.Key HighlightsIndia has supplied approximately 95 tonnes of relief material to Nepal.The supplies were transported through seven aircraft.India has deployed 54 personnel to assist with rescue and relief operations.The team includes 30 tunnel rescue experts and 19 forensic specialists.A five-member medical team has also been sent.India plans to provide additional forensic kits and Bailey bridges.Nepal remains in contact with India regarding additional assistance.The disaster has left thousands dead or missing across affected areas.India Expands Humanitarian AssistanceIndia has increased its support for Nepal as the neighbouring country deals with the aftermath of devastating flash floods.According to the MEA, approximately 95 tonnes of relief supplies have already been delivered to Nepal using seven aircraft.The assistance is intended to support people affected by the floods and strengthen the emergency response in areas where infrastructure has been severely damaged.The Indian government has indicated that additional supplies will be sent based on the requirements communicated by Nepal.54 Indian Personnel DeployedIndia's assistance is not limited to relief supplies. A specialised contingent of 54 personnel has been deployed to help with rescue and recovery operations.The team includes:30 tunnel rescue experts19 forensic experts5 medical personnelThe tunnel rescue specialists are particularly important because several hydropower facilities in Nepal were affected by the floods, with workers feared trapped inside tunnels.Indian teams have been working with Nepalese authorities to search difficult locations and assist in rescue operations.(ALSO READ) Nepal Flash Flood: India Sends 10 Tonnes of Relief Material Amid CrisisForensic Teams Help Identify VictimsThe deployment of forensic experts is another major part of India's assistance.The scale of the disaster has created challenges in identifying recovered bodies. Indian forensic specialists are assisting Nepalese authorities with identification efforts, including the use of forensic techniques where conventional identification may not be possible.India has also indicated that more forensic kits could be sent if requested by the Nepalese government.Bailey Bridges Among Additional AidThe destruction of infrastructure has emerged as one of the biggest obstacles to rescue and relief operations.Roads and bridges in several affected areas have been damaged or destroyed, cutting off communities and making it difficult for rescue teams to reach them.Against this backdrop, India plans to provide Bailey bridges and other materials requested by Nepal.These temporary bridges can help restore connectivity in areas where permanent infrastructure has been damaged by floods and landslides.275 Indians Remain MissingAlongside its broader humanitarian response, India is continuing efforts to locate its own nationals affected by the disaster.The MEA has said that 275 Indian nationals remain missing, while the latest update indicates that 169 Indians have been rescued.The government is maintaining close contact with Nepalese authorities to obtain information about those still unaccounted for.1,907 Indians Safely Reach NepalAnother significant development concerns Indian nationals who were in China when the floods struck.The MEA said 1,907 Indian nationals safely crossed into Nepal from China. It also said that, according to official Chinese sources, no Indian travellers are currently stranded in the Tibetan Autonomous Region.The update is significant because the disaster affected areas close to the Nepal-China border, where travel and communication were disrupted.India-Nepal CoordinationIndia has reiterated that it will continue assisting Nepal according to the neighbouring country's requirements.The MEA said Indian rescue and forensic teams are working closely with Nepalese authorities. The cooperation covers emergency rescue operations, forensic identification, medical assistance and the supply of essential relief materials.The response highlights the close coordination between the two countries during one of Nepal's most serious recent natural disasters.What Happens Next?Search and rescue operations are expected to continue in affected areas, particularly around hydropower tunnels and locations that remain difficult to access.India is also preparing to provide additional equipment and supplies if requested by Nepal. The immediate priorities remain locating missing people, rescuing survivors, identifying victims and restoring basic connectivity.Latest UpdateIndia has supplied around 95 tonnes of relief material to Nepal through seven aircraft and deployed 54 specialised personnel to assist with rescue and recovery. Meanwhile, 275 Indian nationals remain missing, while 169 have been rescued. India has also confirmed that 1,907 Indians safely crossed into Nepal from China.
