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India Launches Operation Sadbhav to Aid Myanmar, Vietnam, Laos, and Cambodia After Typhoon Yagi

Sep 15, 2024, 12:30 PM

India has launched Operation Sadbhav to provide humanitarian assistance to countries affected by Typhoon Yagi. The Indian government is dispatching aid to Myanmar, Vietnam, Laos, and Cambodia. The relief efforts include 10 tons of aid, such as dry ration, clothing, and medicines, sent to Myanmar onboard the Indian Navy vessel INS Satpura. Additionally, the Indian Air Force (IAF) has deployed its C-17 Globemaster aircraft to deliver 35 tons of aid to Cambodia and Vietnam, specifically to Vientiane and Hanoi. The aid package for Laos includes genset, water purification items, hygiene supplies, mosquito nets, blankets, and sleeping bags. This initiative demonstrates India's solidarity with the affected regions and its commitment to providing timely disaster relief.