In response to the devastating 7.7-magnitude earthquake that recently struck Myanmar, the Indian Navy ships INS Satpura and INS Savitri arrived in Yangon, carrying over 50 tons of relief material to assist those affected by the disaster.
Sharing the update on X, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar wrote, “#OperationBrahma @indiannavy ships INS Satpura & INS Savitri arrived in Yangon today with relief assistance.”
Earlier, in a post on X, the Indian Embassy in Myanmar stated, “50 T HADR relief material carried by INS Satpura & INS Savitri handed over by @AmbAbhayThakur today at Yangon. With six @IAF_MCC aircraft & five @indiannavy ships, India’s large-scale first-responder assistance has been delivered to Yangon, Naypyitaw & Mandalay.”
Rescue operations continue as authorities search for survivors more than three days after the powerful earthquake toppled buildings and sent tremors as far as Bangkok and nearby Chinese provinces. According to reports from CNN, the death toll in Myanmar has surpassed 2,000.
The earthquake caused widespread infrastructural damage, particularly in Myanmar’s central Sagaing region near Mandalay, the former royal capital.
In response, India launched ‘Operation Brahma’ on Saturday to provide immediate humanitarian support to Myanmar. The Indian Embassy in Myanmar confirmed that India swiftly mobilized emergency assistance, including a team of rescue and medical professionals, along with relief materials such as food, water, tents, medicines, and other essential supplies to help those in need.
On March 29, an Indian Air Force (IAF) aircraft delivered the first tranche of 15 tons of humanitarian assistance to Yangon, which included tents, blankets, sleeping bags, food packets, hygiene kits, generators, and essential medicines. Ambassador Abhay Thakur formally handed over the aid at Yangon airport in the presence of Myanmar’s Chief Minister, U Soe Thein.
India’s rapid response to the crisis highlights its longstanding commitment to being the first responder in regional emergencies, reaffirming its dedication to providing humanitarian assistance and disaster relief to neighboring nations in times of crisis.
