India launches 'Operation Karuna' to provide aid to Myanmar

Category : International Published on: May 22 2023

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India launched "Operation Karuna" to provide humanitarian assistance for people in Myanmar, which is affected by Cyclone Mocha.
Three ships from India carrying relief material reached Yangon on 18th May.
Indian Naval Ships Shivalik, Kamorta and Savitri were the first Naval ships to arrive at Yangon with relief material on 18th May.
The ships are carrying emergency food supplies, tents, essential medicines, water pumps, portable generators, clothes, hygiene items, etc.
Indian Navy Committed to Ensuring Security and Growth for All in the Region
India has always been at the forefront in providing assistance to its neighbors during such calamities.
Cyclone Mocha has been classified as a 'Super Cyclone' by the global weather website Zoom Earth.
The name of the storm 'Mocha' has been suggested by Yemen.
Mocha originated in the Bay of Bengal.