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As part of Operation Sadbhav, India has sent 53 tonnes of humanitarian assistance, comprising ready-to-eat meals, medical supplies, mosquito nets, water purification tablets, to neighbouring Myanmar in the aftermath of the havoc caused by Typhoon Yagi.

India launched Operation Sadbhav for extending emergency humanitarian assistance in the wake of the floods caused by Typhoon Yagi.

In Myanmar, Typhoon Yagi has caused loss of hundreds of lives, massive destruction of property and resulted in several lakhs of people affected.

In a release issued by the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA)  – In keeping with its First Responder commitment in humanitarian situations, India dispatched the first tranche of 21 tons relief material within hours of receipt of the request from the Myanmar side.

Naval ship INS Satpura carrying HADR pallets with tents, generator sets, ready-to-eat meals, kitchen sets, solar lamps, medical supplies, mosquito nets and repellents, water purification tablets and disinfectants, and other materials was dispatched on Monday to Yangon.

A second tranche of 32 tonnes of aid was dispatched via IAF IL-76 today.

This comprised gensets, temporary shelter, hygiene kits, solar lamps and other relief materials.

The need is being re-assessed towards extending more assistance as may be necessary.

In line with our longstanding ‘Act East’ and ‘Neighbourhood First’ policies, Operation Sadbhav is part of India’s broader efforts to support the friendly people of Myanmar, the MEA statement added.