KATHMANDU: The Government of India has dispatched a second consignment of humanitarian assistance and disaster relief supplies for people affected by the floods in Rasuwa.
Indian External Affairs Minister Dr S. Jaishankar said on social media Thursday morning that a second flight carrying 37.5 tonnes of humanitarian assistance had departed for Nepal.
“A second flight has just taken off, carrying 37.5 tonnes of HADR material, medicines and food packets for Nepal,” Jaishankar said in a social media post. “India remains in close and continuous touch with the Nepalese authorities. We will continue to strongly support the ongoing relief efforts.”
The latest consignment includes humanitarian and disaster relief materials, medicines and food packets.
The Government of India had previously sent 10 tonnes of relief supplies to Nepal on Wednesday night for people affected by the floods in Rasuwa.
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