Following a series of powerful earthquakes in Myanmar, India is set to dispatch over 15 tonnes of relief material to assist those affected, sources confirmed.
The relief package, which will be transported via an Indian Air Force (IAF) C-130J aircraft from Air Force Station Hindon, includes essential supplies such as tents, sleeping bags, blankets, ready-to-eat meals, water purifiers, hygiene kits, solar lamps, generator sets, and medical necessities like paracetamol, antibiotics, syringes, gloves, and bandages.
Myanmar experienced multiple tremors, including a 7.2-magnitude earthquake, which caused structural damage and widespread panic, particularly in Myanmar and neighboring Thailand. Eyewitnesses in Bangkok reported people rushing out of swaying buildings, and videos circulating on social media showed water splashing out of swimming pools due to the quake’s intensity.
The National Center for Seismology (NCS) reported that Myanmar was struck by a 4.2-magnitude earthquake late on Friday at a depth of 10 km, raising concerns over potential aftershocks. The quake was recorded at Latitude 22.15 N and Longitude 95.41 E.
Earlier in the day, at 11:50 am (local time), Myanmar was hit by a powerful 7.2-magnitude earthquake at a depth of 10 km, with its epicenter recorded at Latitude 21.93 N and Longitude 96.07 E. The major tremor was followed by a 6.4-magnitude aftershock minutes later and a subsequent 4.9-magnitude quake, according to NCS data.
The disaster also led to significant structural collapses, including a 30-story under-construction skyscraper in Bangkok’s Chatuchak district, where 43 workers were reportedly trapped. Furthermore, CNN footage from Myanmar showed a road bridge over the Irrawaddy River in Mandalay collapsing into the water.
India’s timely humanitarian assistance aims to provide immediate relief to those affected by the earthquake while strengthening regional cooperation and disaster response efforts.