'Operation Sadbhav': India sends humanitarian aid to typhoon-hit Myanmar, Laos and Vietnam

NEW DELHI: India on Sunday extended humanitarian aid to Myanmar , Vietnam and Laos by launching ' Operation Sadbhav ' in wake of the major typhoon that hit the region.

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Sunday announced that 10 tonnes of aid, comprising dry rations, clothing, and medicines, have been sent to Myanmar aboard the Indian naval ship INS Satpura.

Additionally, a C-130J military transport aircraft of the Indian Air Force is delivering 35 tonnes of aid to Vietnam and 10 tonnes of relief materials to Laos.

"India launches #OperationSadbhav. Demonstrating our solidarity with the people affected by Typhoon Yagi, India is dispatching aid to Myanmar, Vietnam and Laos," EAM Jaishankar said on 'X'.

"As much as 10 tons of aid including dry ration, clothing and medicines left for Myanmar onboard INS Satpura today," he said.

EAM Jaishankar added: "Indian Air Force is carrying 35 tons of aid comprising of water purification items, water containers, blankets, kitchen utensils, solar lanterns for Vietnam."

"As much as 10 tons of aid comprising genset, water purification items, hygiene supplies, mosquito nets, blankets and sleeping bags for Laos," he said.

The Indian Navy has initiated swift preparations to provide humanitarian aid and disaster relief in response to the severe flash floods in Myanmar.

The Eastern Naval Command, working with the Eastern Fleet and other supporting units, completed the rapid loading of relief supplies—including drinking water, rations, and medicines—onto an Indian naval warship set to depart from Visakhapatnam for Yangon.

This quick mobilization demonstrates the Navy’s capability to effectively address humanitarian emergencies in the region, according to Navy spokesperson Commander Vivek Madhwal.

Recent flooding, triggered by Typhoon Yagi, has affected Myanmar, Laos, and Vietnam. The typhoon, which is the most powerful storm in Asia this year, struck over a week ago, resulting in over 170 fatalities in Vietnam and approximately 40 in Myanmar.