Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Monday visited the Nepalese Embassy in New Delhi and signed the condolence book as he conveyed India’s solidarity with Nepal following the loss of hundreds of lives and widespread destruction caused by devastating flash floods.
Singh expressed condolences to people affected by the disaster, which also claimed the lives of foreign nationals, including Indians.
In a post on X, the Defence Minister said, “Went to the Embassy of Nepal in New Delhi and expressed my condolences by signing the condolence book. On behalf of the Government and people of India, I extend my deepest condolences to the people of Nepal and their Government, on the loss of precious lives and large-scale devastation caused by the flash flood on 26 August 2026.”
“This tragic natural calamity has affected citizens of Nepal along with a number of foreign nationals, including Indian nationals. Our thoughts and prayers are with the families of those who lost their lives in this disaster,” he added.
Singh also wished injured people a speedy recovery and reaffirmed India’s commitment to supporting Nepal’s relief efforts following the deadly floods.
“We hope for speedy recovery of those who were injured. As a close friend and partner, and ‘Sukh Dukh Ke Saathi’, India has always stood by Nepal. In this trying time also, we stand shoulder to shoulder with our Nepali brothers and sisters and are committed to support Nepal’s efforts for search, rescue and rehabilitation,” he added.
The death toll from the devastating floods in Nepal has crossed 900, with authorities continuing to recover bodies from riverbanks across several districts.
According to the latest update from the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority (NDRRMA) on Monday, authorities have recovered 903 bodies. Southern Chitwan district has recorded the highest number, with 272 bodies recovered so far. Authorities in the district have struggled to manage the large number of bodies.
The massive flood that struck Nepal’s Rasuwa region originated in the Tibetan region of China on August 26. The floodwaters swept through the transboundary Bhote Koshi River and caused widespread destruction across Nepal.
India has meanwhile sent more than 68.5 tonnes of emergency relief supplies to Nepal. It has also deployed specialised tunnel rescue teams and forensic experts to assist the country with relief and recovery operations following the devastating flash floods.