India delivers bridge parts to reconnect flood-hit Nepal
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India dispatched the first shipment of parts for a 70-meter Bailey bridge to Nepal’s Betrawati area to rebuild connections after devastating floods.
The delivery forms part of India’s broader support for Nepal following flash floods on August 26 that impacted northern and central regions of the country. These floods resulted in nearly 1,400 deaths and left over 5,000 people missing.
Indian Ambassador Naveen Srivastava confirmed the handover of the bridge components to Nepal’s Road Division in Hetauda on Saturday, with additional parts expected to arrive soon. A Bailey bridge is a prefabricated steel structure designed for rapid assembly without specialized tools. Beyond the bridge, India has provided over 130 tonnes of relief supplies and deployed 54 personnel to aid Nepal’s rescue and relief work.
This assistance included tunnel and mud-rescue equipment, forensic tools, temporary shelters, and medical supplies, delivered via at least eight flights by the Indian Air Force. Indian teams are also collaborating with the Nepal Army on search operations and assisting with victim identification. India stated its continued commitment to support Nepal’s recovery.
