New Delhi: India on Thursday sent 19 tonnes of relief supplies to landslide-hit Papua New Guinea including tents, water tanks, hygiene kits, ready to eat meals and medicine among other things.
MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal posted on X: “Standing together in times of difficulty. In the wake of devastating landslide in Enga province of Papua New Guinea, India had announced immediate assistance of USD 1 million to our close Forum for India–Pacific Islands Cooperation (FIPIC) partner.”
Pursuant to the announcement, a flight carrying approx 19 tons of High availability disaster recovery (HADR) supplies departed for Papua New Guinea today.
“The aid comprises 13 tons of disaster relief material including temporary shelter, water tanks, hygiene kits, meals ready to eat; & 6 tons of emergency use medicine, medical equipment including dengue and malaria diagnostic kits, baby food etc.,” he posted.
On May 24, Papua New Guinea’s Enga region was hit with a massive landslide in which more than 2,000 people have been buried alive. (with Agency inputs)
