India Operation Sadbhavana: Aid for Typhoon-Affected Nation

Typhoon Yagi: A Devastating Force

• Most powerful storm to originate in the South China Sea in 30 years
• Wind speeds exceeding 142 miles per hour
• Affected countries: Vietnam, Thailand, Myanmar, Laos, and southern China

Vietnam most severely impacted:

• Over 350 confirmed casualties, with numbers expected to rise
• Extensive flooding in northern regions
• Widespread destruction of agricultural lands, factories, and infrastructure
• Myanmar reported 113 deaths and 64 missing, with potential for higher numbers

India's Humanitarian Response: Operation Sadbhavana

• Launched by the Indian government to provide crucial assistance to affected countries
• Part of India's Act East Policy and role as a first responder in HADR

Aid to Vietnam:

• USD 1 million in humanitarian assistance
• 35 tons of relief supplies including water purification items, containers, blankets, kitchen utensils, and solar lanterns

Support for Laos:

• USD 100,000 in humanitarian assistance
• 10 tons of relief supplies including hygiene kits, blankets, mosquito nets, sleeping bags, generators, water purifiers, and disinfectants

Aid to Myanmar:

• 10 tons of aid including dry rations, clothing, and medicines
• Delivered by Indian naval ship INS Satpura

Logistics and Deployment

• Indian Air Force C-17 military transport aircraft used for aid delivery to Vietnam and Laos
• Indian Navy's Eastern Naval Command coordinated loading of aid onto INS Satpura in Visakhapatnam
• Rapid mobilization showcasing India's swift response capability to regional humanitarian crises
• Operation demonstrates India's commitment to HADR within the ASEAN region

Diplomatic Outreach

• Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended sympathies to Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh
• External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar conveyed condolences to Vietnamese Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister H.E. Bui Thanh Son
• India's actions align with its longstanding 'Act East Policy'