India has send its fifth military aircraft carrying medicines and relief material for Nepal.
On Wednesday the 2nd of September 2026, a specialised team of 11 rescue experts have reached Kathmandu to move closer to Trishuli Bazaar along with specialized equipment.
The External Affairs Ministry said in a statement that they are expected to commence their work from early on Thursday in coordination with the Nepali Army.
The Indian Air Force flight that landed earlier in the day in the day at Kathmandu carried about 5.5 tonnes of medical supplies, including antibiotics, analgesics, surgical items and other essential medicines.
The same flight had also carried the 11-member specialized team with more than 6 tonnes of rescue equipment.
External Affairs Ministry said that with the latest tranche of assistance, India has delivered around 74 tonnes of relief assistance to Nepal to date.
Rescue operations in the wake of devastating floods in Nepal have continued.
So far, 166 Indian nationals have been rescued, including three individuals on Wednesday.
A total of 410 Indian nationals who were visiting Tibet Autonomous Region for pilgrimage or other activities have left China.
The MEA stated that Indian tunnel rescue team moved its base to Syabrubesi from Trishuli, which will help reduce the time taken to travel to Chilime, where the rescue operations are taking place.
The team continued its search operations in Chilime in collaboration with the Nepali Army.
Rescue movement inside the tunnel is reported to be slow with deep slush and blockages. According to senior officials, the team was able to move only 100 meters forward on Wednesday.
To ensure expedited progress, the possibility of an improvised road approach to the tunnel was explored so that more heavy equipment could be used for search and rescue.
Meanwhile, the forensics team from India is now working in two laboratories in Kathmandu for the examination and analysis of DNA samples in collaboration with experts from Nepal.
