India has dispatched around 15 tonnes of urgent humanitarian aid to Myanmar following a powerful 7.7 magnitude earthquake, followed by a 6.8 magnitude aftershock that struck the country on Friday afternoon. The devastating tremors have resulted in over 150 fatalities and caused widespread damage.
The relief materials, which include tents, sleeping bags, blankets, ready-to-eat meals, water purifiers, hygiene kits, solar lamps, and essential medicines, are being delivered via an IAF C-130J aircraft from Hindon Air Force Station. Among the medical supplies sent are Paracetamol, antibiotics, canulas, syringes, gloves, cotton bandages, and urine bags.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed India's solidarity with the people of Myanmar earlier on Friday, offering to provide all necessary assistance. The tremors were also felt in parts of India, including Kolkata and Imphal, as the region reels from the aftermath of the earthquake.
This first tranche of aid marks India's swift response to the humanitarian crisis, as the nation stands ready to offer continued support to Myanmar in the coming days.
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