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September 19, 2026 1:32 PM

India Sends Another 11 Tonnes of Relief Material to Flood-Hit Nepal

India has dispatched another 11 tonnes of humanitarian relief material to flood-hit Nepal as the neighbouring country continues large-scale search, rescue and relief operations following devastating floods and landslides. 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 gover...

September 10, 2026 1:56 PM

Nepal floods death toll climbs to 1,377; search operations continue for more than 5,000 missing

The death toll from flash floods in Nepal rose to 1,377 on Thursday as more bodies were recovered from the affected districts, while rescue and search operations continued for more than 5,000 missing people, authorities said. At least 364 bodies have been recovered from Chitwan district, 228 from Nawalparasi East, 222 from Nawalparasi West and 198 from Nuwakot. Another 178 bodies have been recovered from Rasuwa, 77 from Gorkha, 70 from Dhading and 38 from Tanahu, according to the National Disas...

September 10, 2026 8:29 AM

India sends eighth IAF flight with relief supplies to flood-hit Nepal

India has stepped up humanitarian assistance to Nepal following devastating flash floods, with an eighth Indian Air Force (IAF) flight carrying relief supplies reaching Kathmandu on Wednesday to support ongoing rescue and relief operations. According to the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), India has dispatched eight special flights carrying more than 130 tonnes of humanitarian assistance, equipment and other relief supplies to Nepal since August 26. The assistance includes the deployment of ...

September 3, 2026 12:23 AM

166 Indians Rescued, India Steps Up Aid and Rescue Efforts in Nepal

A total of 166 Indian nationals have been rescued from flood-hit Nepal so far, including three on Wednesday, according to the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA). The MEA also said 410 Indian nationals who had been visiting the Tibet Autonomous Region for pilgrimage or other activities left China on Wednesday. India continued its rescue and relief efforts, with a fifth Indian Air Force flight carrying humanitarian assistance reaching Kathmandu on September 2. The flight carried about 5.5 tonne...

September 2, 2026 4:02 PM

Bihar issues advisory against consuming unknown fish amid Nepal floods

In the wake of flash floods in Nepal, the Bihar Dairy, Fisheries and Animal Resources Department has issued a public advisory urging people to avoid consuming unknown or unusual fish entering the state’s water bodies with floodwaters. The advisory comes after unfamiliar and unusual fish were reportedly found in several flood-affected areas of Bihar, with reports of people falling ill after consuming them. According to the department, floodwaters can carry fish from ponds, lakes, rivers and r...

September 2, 2026 10:45 AM

Nepal flood victims’ bodies handed over to police at Sonauli border

The bodies of five Nepalese nationals swept away in flash floods in the neighbouring country and later recovered from the Gandak River in Uttar Pradesh's Kushinagar district were handed over to Nepal Police at the Sonauli border on Tuesday, officials said. Two women and three men were recovered from the Barwa Patti and Khadda areas of Kushinagar. The bodies were brought to Sonauli around 4 pm and handed over to Nepal's Belahiya police station in-charge sub-inspector Hariram Dangi. The bodies w...

September 2, 2026 12:35 AM

Five more Indians rescued in Nepal, search operations continue

The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Tuesday said that five more Indian nationals were rescued from Nepal since Monday, taking the total number of rescued Indians to 163 after devastating floods hit the Himalayan nation. The Ministry also noted that 151 Indian nationals left China on Tuesday. “After establishing a foothold at hydropower tunnels in Chilime, the Indian tunnel rescue team had to overcome several challenges such as extremely restricted access space, limitations on use of sp...

September 1, 2026 2:29 PM

Nepal floods: Families can use photos, DNA profiling to identify mortal remains

The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Tuesday received details of the procedure for identification and repatriation of mortal remains of victims of the recent flash floods in Nepal, including Indian nationals. In a press release, MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said the information was being provided in continuation of the ministry's August 29 advisory and was based on details shared by the Government of Nepal. According to the Nepali authorities, nine steps will be required for handing o...

August 29, 2026 12:47 PM

Nepal floods: First batch of 106 stranded Maharashtra tourists reaches India; 84 more expected today

A total of 106 tourists from Maharashtra who were stranded in flood-hit areas of Nepal have returned to India following state-led rescue and evacuation efforts, while another 84 are expected to reach the country on Saturday. The tourists were stranded after flash floods triggered by sudden glacier and ice-rock collapses along the Nepal-China border disrupted road and other transport links in several areas. Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis held a video conference with several of the...

August 28, 2026 10:22 PM

Flash floods in Nepal: 320 Indians missing

At least 320 Indians remain missing, and 400 others are stranded on the Chinese side following devastating flash floods along the Nepal-Tibet border, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said on Friday, adding that India stands ready to extend all possible help to Kathmandu to deal with the situation. MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said 96 Indian nationals who were stranded on the Chinese side have safely crossed over to Nepal via land route. Twenty-one Indians arrived in New Delhi this af...