India Sends Fifth Relief Shipment to Flood-Hit Nepal

India dispatched its fifth tranche of relief supplies to flood-ravaged Nepal on Wednesday, September 2, 2026, bringing the total aid airlifted by New Delhi to 68.5 tonnes as the death toll from last week's disaster surpassed 1,000. The latest shipment, flown to Kathmandu, carried 5.5 tonnes of essential medicines and an 11-member rescue team equipped with specialized gear for search and rescue operations. External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar announced the deployment, stating the aircraft had departed with personnel and medical supplies to support Nepal's ongoing response.