India and China Deploy Aid to Flood-Stricken Nepal
The Government of India and the Government of China dispatched military aircraft and emergency supplies to Nepal following floods that left hundreds dead and thousands missing.
Severe floods and mudslides that began on August 26, 2026, have caused a humanitarian crisis in Nepal, with the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority reporting 734 recovered bodies and 2,498 people missing as of Sunday morning.
The Government of India acted as the first responder, deploying Indian Air Force C-130 J aircraft to deliver 57.5 tonnes of relief materials across three flights. This operation follows a formal Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief doctrine established by Prime Minister Narendra Modi to enhance regional disaster resilience through the National Disaster Response Force and the Indian Armed Forces.
The Government of China also provided aid starting August 27. By August 30, the People's Liberation Army Air Force deployed two Y-20 transport aircraft from Chengdu to Kathmandu, delivering 13,200 pieces of emergency supplies, including tents and blankets. Chinese Ambassador Zhang Maoming and Nepal's Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation Mahabir Pun attended the handover ceremony at Tribhuvan International Airport.
Additionally, the Chinese Embassy in Kathmandu coordinated with Nepali authorities to rescue and transfer 94 Chinese nationals. China also deployed nine tunnel rescue experts to the region to assist in recovery efforts.
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