Singapore’s Humanitarian Assistance for the Flash Floods Along Nepal-China Border

Minister for Foreign Affairs Dr Vivian Balakrishnan spoke with Nepal Minister for Foreign Affairs Shisir Khanal on 31 August 2026, to convey Singapore’s condolences to Nepal following the severe flash floods along the Nepal-China border on 26 August 2026. Minister Balakrishnan commended the Nepal government’s disaster relief efforts and expressed appreciation for the Nepal government’s assistance in the search for missing Singaporeans.

Minister Balakrishnan informed Minister Khanal that the Singapore Government will be sending humanitarian supplies and personnel to assist Nepal with the ongoing relief efforts.

The Singapore Police Force (SPF) is deploying a team to Nepal including officers specialising in Disaster Victim Identification (DVI), in line with Nepal’s request.

In addition, the Singapore Government will deliver humanitarian assistance comprising both civilian and Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) supplies to Nepal.

This tranche of humanitarian assistance is on top of the Singapore Government’s contribution on 28 August 2026 of US$100,000 to the Singapore Red Cross’ (SRC) public fundraising in support of relief efforts in Nepal. To date, the SRC has raised around S$1 million.

MFA's Crisis Response Team has been deployed to Nepal since 27 August 2026 to render consular assistance to affected Singaporeans in Nepal. The Singapore Government will continue to work closely with the Nepal government on the provision of our humanitarian assistance.

Minister Khanal expressed Nepal’s appreciation for the Singapore Government’s assistance.

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MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS

SINGAPORE

31 AUGUST 2026