In response to the devastating 7.7-magnitude earthquake in Myanmar, the Indian Navy’s INS Satpura and INS Savitri have arrived in Yangon with over 50 tons of relief material to support affected communities.
🔹 External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar shared the update, highlighting India’s swift action:
“#OperationBrahma @indiannavy ships INS Satpura & INS Savitri arrived in Yangon today with relief assistance.”
🔹 Indian Embassy in Myanmar confirmed:
“50T 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.”
🚨 Myanmar Earthquake: The Devastation So Far
- Magnitude: 7.7
- Epicenter: Sagaing region, near Mandalay
- Deaths: Over 2,000 confirmed
- Impact: Buildings toppled as far as Bangkok; tremors felt in China
India’s ‘Operation Brahma’: Humanitarian Efforts in Full Swing
✅ IAF delivered 15 tons of aid on March 29 (tents, food, medicines, generators)
✅ Indian rescue & medical teams deployed
✅ Naval ships INS Satpura & INS Savitri bring additional 50T of relief
India’s swift response reinforces its role as the first responder in regional crises, continuing its legacy of humanitarian assistance to neighboring countries. #OperationBrahma stands as a testament to India’s commitment to Myanmar in this hour of need.