Source: TH
Context: India has launched Operation Sadbhav to provide humanitarian assistance to Laos, Myanmar, and Vietnam, all severely affected by flooding from Typhoon Yagi.
- Under this mission, India has committed $1 million in aid to Vietnam and $100,000 to Laos.
- The Indian Navy and Air Force are actively deploying ships and aircraft to deliver relief, including food, clothing, medicines, and water purification items.
- India’s Act East Policy supports its rapid response, reinforcing solidarity with ASEAN nations.
Typhoon Yagi, Asia’s strongest cyclone in 2024, has displaced millions and caused widespread devastation across Southeast Asia.
