New Delhi, Mar 29 (UNI) India on Saturday sent an 80-member strong team of the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) for rescue operations in Myanmar where over 1,000 people are reported to have died in a massive 7.7 magnitude quake that struck the neighbouring country a day ago.
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar posted on X that the team is headed for capital Nay Pyi Taw and would assist in the rescue operations.
India today launched Operation Brahma to send relief assistance to Myanmar.
“#OperationBrahma
“80-member strong @NDRFHQ search & rescue team departs for Nay Pyi Taw.
“They will assist the rescue operations in Myanmar," the EAM posted.
Earlier, PM Modi spoke with Myanmar’s leader Senior General H.E. Min Aung Hlaing and conveyed deep condolences on the loss of lives and said India stands in solidarity with the people of Myanmar in this difficult hour.
In a post on X, the PM also said that India is despatching disaster relief material, humanitarian assistance, search and rescue teams to the affected areas as part of Operation Brahma.
“Spoke with Senior General H.E. Min Aung Hlaing of Myanmar. Conveyed our deep condolences at the loss of lives in the devastating earthquake.
“As a close friend and neighbour, India stands in solidarity with the people of Myanmar in this difficult hour.
“Disaster relief material, humanitarian assistance, search & rescue teams are being expeditiously dispatched to the affected areas as part of #OperationBrahma.”
India today handed over the first consignment of 15 tonnes of relief assistance to Myanmar.
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