Nepal President Thanks India for Support After Devastating August Flood That Killed 626

Nepal President Ramchandra Paudel on Saturday expressed gratitude to India for its support following the devastating flash flood of August 26 that killed 626 people. In a post on X, he thanked President Droupadi Murmu and the Indian government for extending assistance to Nepal after the calamity.

Paudel also conveyed sympathy over the deaths of Indian nationals in the disaster. India has been providing substantial relief, with three flights carrying aid reaching Kathmandu. New Delhi also deployed an 11-member medical and tunnel rescue team to assist in rescue operations.

According to the Ministry of External Affairs, India rescued 21 Tamil Nadu residents and 63 workers from the Trishuli-I hydropower project. Around 100 pilgrims from Maharashtra who were stranded in Kathmandu were also assisted in returning to India.