India Sends 10 Tonnes of Aid to Nepal After Deadly Flash Floods

India has dispatched 10 tonnes of humanitarian assistance and essential medicines to Nepal following catastrophic flash floods that killed at least 157 people and left nearly 400 missing along the Bhotekoshi River region. The aid, delivered by an Indian Air Force aircraft, arrived in Kathmandu on Wednesday, August 26, 2026, as rescue and relief operations continued in the flood-hit country.

The disaster struck on Wednesday, August 26, when an avalanche blocked the flow of the Lhende tributary of the Bhotekoshi near the Nepal-China border at Rasuwagadhi. The resulting surge sent a violent flood downstream towards Syaphrubesi without warning, as no rainfall was reported in the area. The event has been described as one of the deadliest in Nepal's modern history.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke with Nepal's Prime Minister Balendra Shah on Wednesday and conveyed condolences over the loss of lives. Modi stated that India is ready to provide all possible humanitarian assistance and stands firmly in solidarity with the people of Nepal. He noted that teams from both countries are coordinating closely on rescue and relief efforts. Shah expressed appreciation for India's support,...