NEW DELHI: India has come forward to offer the island nation$ 1 million in immediate relief after the devastating flood that claimed over 650 life in Papua New Guinea. The dreadful occurrence, which occurred in the Enga Province on May 24, caused widespread death, burying over 2000 people and resulting in significant loss of life.
The government of India provides an immediate relief assistance of$ 1 million to support relief, rehabilitation, and reconstruction efforts, according to a statement from the ministry of external affairs.” As a close friend and partner of the Forum for India- Pacific Islands Cooperation ( FIPIC ), and as a gesture of solidarity with the friendly people of Papua New Guinea,”
During times of hardship brought on by natural disasters, India has continuously shown its help for Papua New Guinea. This includes the geological explosions in 2019 and 2023 as well as the earthquake in 2018.
India’s Indo-Pacific Oceans Initiative ( IPOI), which was introduced by PM Modi in November 2019, has a significant part. India is” committed to humanitarian assistance and disaster relief ( HADR), and it continues to be a responsible and steadfast responder,” the statement stated.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed his condolences in a tweet earlier immediately and reiterated India’s commitment to supporting PNG in this trying period with all means.
” Seriously depressed by the quake that swept Papua New Guinea, killing and causing havoc. Our sincere condolences and our thoughts are with the damaged people. India is prepared to provide any assistance and support, PM Modi stated in a blog on X.
The size of the crisis is astounding, with estimates suggesting that around 2, 000 people may have been buried alive by the huge flood.
In a letter to the UN, Lusete Laso Mana, acting director of the federal disaster center, reported that the flood severely damaged buildings and food flowers, severely impairing the nation’s financial lifeline.
In Yambali community only, over 150 homes were buried under debris. According to officials, the region is still “extreme chance” as stones continue to fall and the ground’s soil is constantly pressed.
