New Delhi, Mar 29 (UNI) India sent its first tranche comprising 15 tonnes of relief material to quake-hit Myanmar, including tents, blankets, sleeping bags, food packets, in a relief operation titled Operation Brahma.
The MEA spokesperson posted on X:
“Operation Brahma - India acts as a First Responder to assist the people of Myanmar affected by yesterday's massive earthquake.
“Our first tranche of 15 tonnes of relief material, including tents, blankets, sleeping bags, food packets, hygiene kits, generators, and essential medicines has landed in Yangon.”
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said on X:
“India dispatches first tranche of urgent humanitarian aid for the people of Myanmar.”
“An Indian Air Force C-130 is carrying blankets, tarpaulin, hygiene kits, sleeping bags, solar lamps, food packets and kitchen set.
“A search & rescue team and medical team is also accompanying this flight.
“We will continue to monitor the developments and more aid will follow.”
The Indian Embassy in Yangon said:
“Following yesterday's devastating earthquake, we are coordinating speedy delivery of assistance & relief supplies from India with Myanmar authorities.
“We are also in constant touch with Indian community. Reiterate our emergency number for needy Indian nationals:+95-95419602.”
More than 150 people have died after a 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck near Mandalay in Myanmar on Friday and rocked neighbouring Thailand. The quake was the largest to hit Myanmar in more than a century. The US Geological Survey estimated that the death toll could top 10,000.
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