What happened: India–Nepal coordination after flash floods

Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke with Nepal’s Prime Minister Balendra Shah and offered all possible humanitarian assistance after flash floods affected Nepal and spread downstream along the Bhote Koshi river. The Indian Air Force deployed a C-130J aircraft from Hindon carrying 10 tonnes of essential relief materials and medical materials. The Indian Embassy in Kathmandu coordinated with Nepalese authorities to support early rescue and relief, including assistance relating to Indian nationals affected by the floods.

Flash floods began near the Nepal–China border and affected areas including Rasuwa and Chitwan.

Reported actions by India during the response included the following:

Political outreach: Prime Minister Narendra Modi called Prime Minister Balendra Shah and conveyed condolences for deaths caused by the flash floods.Rescue and relief coordination: Indian teams coordinated closely on rescue and relief efforts.Airlift by Indian Air Force: the Indian Air Force deployed a C-130J aircraft carrying 10 tonnes of relief and medical materials.Planned additional air missions: additional transport missions were planned using C-17 and C-130 aircraft.Helicopter support reserved: helicopters were reserved for rescue and evacuation.Embassy coordination in Kathmandu: India’s Embassy in Kathmandu coordinated with Nepalese authorities for early rescue and relief.

What changed now: airlift quantity and layered logistics

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