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India has stepped up its relief efforts in flood-ravaged Nepal, with another Indian Air Force C-17 aircraft taking off on Thursday carrying 37.5 tonnes of relief supplies, including medicines and food items.

The Indian Air Force said the aircraft was carrying the latest tranche of humanitarian assistance as Nepal continues to grapple with the impact of devastating flash floods.

"Continuing the relief effort in Nepal. Another Indian Air Force C-17 aircraft took off carrying 37.5 tonnes of relief supplies including medicines and food items," the IAF said in a post on social media.

Second Tranche Of Indian Aid

The latest consignment comes a day after New Delhi dispatched 10 tonnes of Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) materials to Nepal.

Continuing the relief effort in Nepal.

Another Indian Air Force C-17 aircraft took off carrying 37.5 tonnes of relief supplies including medicines and food items. #Nepal #HADR #HADROps #IndiaNepal #NeighbourhoodFirst@DefenceMinIndia @SpokespersonMoD@HQ_IDS_India@adgpi… https://t.co/7bgh6Fzd96 pic.twitter.com/Pw9DKK6qV8

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External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar confirmed the departure of the second flight on social media.

"A second flight has just taken off, carrying 37.5 tonnes of HADR material, medicines & food packets for Nepal," Jaishankar said.

"India remains in close and continuous touch with the Nepalese authorities. We will continue to strongly support the ongoing relief efforts," he said.

PM Modi Assured Nepal Of Support

The first tranche of relief materials was sent hours after Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke to his Nepalese counterpart Balendra Shah and assured him of all possible humanitarian assistance to deal with the situation.

"The people of India stand in solidarity with their sisters and brothers in Nepal at this difficult time," Modi had said on social media after the conversation.

"India is ready to provide all possible humanitarian assistance to Nepal. Our teams are coordinating closely on rescue and relief efforts," he said.

The first consignment included emergency supplies such as temporary shelters, blankets, hygiene kits, solar lamps and medicines.

Nepal Floods Kill At Least 160

Nepal has been reeling under the impact of devastating flash floods along its border with the Tibet region. The floods have killed at least 160 people and left a trail of destruction.

India remains in close contact with Nepalese authorities as relief efforts continue.

More relief supplies are expected to be sent by New Delhi in the next few days.