The Indian government and the Indian Air Force (IAF) have put swift relief and rescue operations into motion following severe flash floods in Nepal triggered by overflowing river systems near the Tibet border.
Key Highlights
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IAF Airlift Operations: The Indian Air Force has put its transport fleet—including C-130J and C-17 heavy-lift aircraft—on standby. A C-130J transport aircraft carrying emergency medical supplies, earth-moving machinery, and relief material is dispatched for Nepal, followed by additional deployments.
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NDRF Mobilization: Ground rescue and relief units from the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) and Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) along the India-Nepal border have been alerted and put on standby for immediate cross-border assistance.
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Impact of the Floods: Severe flooding along the Bhote Koshi River basin has devastated Nepal’s Rasuwa, Nuwakot, and Dhading districts, sweeping away bridges, homes, and critical hydropower infrastructure.
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Missing Indian Tourists & Pilgrims: Hundreds of foreign travelers and locals are unaccounted for in the affected regions, including over 100 Indian nationals.
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Diplomatic & High-Level Support: Prime Minister Narendra Modi reached out to Nepal’s Prime Minister Balendra Shah to offer full humanitarian assistance and coordinate joint emergency operations.
Emergency Embassy Contacts
The Indian Embassy in Kathmandu has set up emergency helpline numbers for missing individuals or affected travelers:
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Primary Helplines:
+977 985 131 6807|+977 970 910 7500
