The Embassy of India in Kathmandu has handed over a consignment of emergency relief materials for families affected by the recent floods and landslides in Nepal to the Chief District Officer of Banke Khagendra Prasad Rijal.

The embassy’s Second Secretary Narayan Singh on Monday handed over the materials on behalf of the government of India.

“The consignment of 4.2 tonnes of humanitarian assistance comprising tarpaulins, sleeping bags, blankets, Chlorine tablets and water bottles was transported to Nepalgunj from India,” the embassy said in a press release on Monday. “The government of India is also arranging other essential hygiene items and medicines as well as other relief materials, which will be delivered soon.”

The statement further said, “The government of India continues to remain steadfast in extending all possible support to the government of Nepal in the aftermath of devastation caused by the recent floods and landslides.”

The central and eastern part of Nepal saw devastating floods and landslides as the country witnessed record high rainfalls in the last week of September.

The death toll of the disaster has reached 246 as of Monday while 18 are still missing. Additionally, 178 people sustained injuries during the rain-induced incidents in various parts of the country.