Indian Navy Rescues 192 People In Cyclone-Hit Mozambique

New Delhi: As part of its relief operations in cyclone-hit Mozambique, the Indian Navy has rescued more than 192 people and provided assistance to 1,381 people in medical camps set up by it.

On a request from Mozambique, India immediately sent three naval ships to the port city of Beira, a Ministry of External Affairs statement said.

Indian Navy’s INS Sujata, ICGS Sarathi and INS Shardul, are currently involved in Humanitarian Assistance Disaster Relief in coordination with local authorities and the High Commission of India, Maputo.

Furthermore, INS MAGAR loaded with relief material is being sent to Mozambique. Assistance is also being sent to Zimbabwe and Malawi- the two other countries hit by the cyclone, the MEA said.

Cyclone Idai made landfall in East and Southern Africa around March 15 causing widespread destruction and loss of human lives in Mozambique, Zimbabwe and Malawi.

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