India has sent 12 tonnes of medical aid and 18 tonnes of disaster relief material to Madagascar in response to the destruction caused by Tropical Cyclones Fytia and Gezani earlier this year. The Ministry of External Affairs stated that the humanitarian assistance aims to support ongoing relief efforts in Madagascar.
The relief consignment includes essential items such as life-saving medicines, surgical supplies, tents, water storage tanks, dignity kits, and ready-to-eat meals. These supplies are intended to provide immediate assistance to communities severely affected by the cyclones. An Indian Air Force C-17 aircraft carrying the relief material landed in Antananarivo with the humanitarian consignment.
Madagascar faced significant devastation from Cyclone Fytia, which hit on January 31, followed by Cyclone Gezani in February. The cyclones caused severe flooding, resulting in casualties and damage to infrastructure in the country. India’s assistance underscores its solidarity with Madagascar during this challenging period.
India has also extended assistance to Mozambique in the wake of devastating floods affecting several provinces. As part of its Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) operations, India has dispatched 500 metric tonnes of rice and essential relief supplies to Mozambique. The Ministry of External Affairs reaffirmed India’s commitment to providing multifaceted support to countries in need.
