Myanmar earthquake: What India sent as part of 15-tonne relief material | Operation Brahma

Following yesterday’s devastating earthquake in Myanmar, India sent nearly 15 tonnes of relief material on an Indian Air Force C-130J aircraft, which took off from Hindon air force station in Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh.

The 7.7 magnitude quake, with the epicentre near Myanmar's second-largest city, Mandalay, struck at midday on Friday, rocking not just the nation but also neighbouring Thailand. At least 144 people were killed in Myanmar, and 730 others injured, while, in Thailand, Bangkok city authorities said 10 people were killed, 16 injured and 101 missing from three construction sites.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi had expressed concern over the earthquake, in a social media post, and had added that India was ready to offer all possible assistance.

Myanmar earthquake: What did the relief materials include?

Approximately 15 tonnes of relief material was sent to Myanmar, which include:

Tents, sleeping bags, blankets,, water purifiers, solar lamps, generator sets and essential medicines, the sources said.

Tents

Sleeping bags

Blankets

Ready-to-eat meals

Water purifiers

Hygiene kits

Solar lamps

Generator sets

Essential medicines (paracetamol, antibiotics, canula, syringes, gloves, cotton bandages, urine bags, among others)