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India Intensifies Aid to Myanmar After Devastating Earthquake

Under 'Operation Brahma,' India has deployed an 80-member NDRF team and delivered 15 tonnes of relief supplies to assist Myanmar following a 7.7 magnitude earthquake that has claimed over 1,000 lives.

  • India launched 'Operation Brahma' to provide immediate humanitarian assistance to Myanmar after Friday's catastrophic earthquake.
  • An 80-member NDRF team equipped with advanced rescue tools and trained dogs has been deployed for search and rescue operations in affected areas.
  • The first consignment of 15 tonnes of relief material, including tents, blankets, medicines, and food, has been delivered to Yangon, with more supplies being prepared for dispatch.
  • Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed condolences to Myanmar's military junta chief and reaffirmed India's commitment to supporting its neighbor in this crisis.
  • The earthquake, which struck Myanmar with a magnitude of 7.7, has caused over 1,000 deaths, with aftershocks continuing to hinder rescue efforts.
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