India dispatches 5th relief flight to flood-ravaged Nepal
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar announced that India has sent its fifth plane to Nepal, which includes an 11-person rescue squad and 5.5 tonnes of medical supplies. According to data from the Nepal Police, the number of fatalities from the floods has climbed to 1,127. To date, India has successfully evacuated 166 of its citizens. Additionally, a specialized tunnel rescue unit is currently stationed at hydropower project locations affected by the flash floods of the Bhote Koshi River.