NEW DELHI: India sent a package of 19 kilograms of humanitarian and disaster relief ( HADR) supplies to Papua New Guinea’s Enga state on Thursday, in response to a major disaster that claimed over 2, 000 life. The guidance provided includes foods, temporary shelters, and treatments.
Following the aftermath of the disaster, which was made public last month, India gave a$ 1 million aid to the island island nation and a member of the Forum for India-Pacific Islands Cooperation ( FIPIC ) ( Paruna New Guinea ).
India and Papua New Guinea standing up in times of trouble, according to Randhir Jaiswal, a spokesperson for the External Affairs Ministry. had announced instant help of USD 1 million to our near FIPIC partner in the midst of the devastating flood in the Enga province of Papua New Guinea. Pursuant to the news, a aircraft carrying roughly 19 lots of HADR products departed for today”.
” The support comprises 13 tons of disaster relief materials including temporary shelter, water tank, hygiene products, meals ready to eat, and 6 lots of emergency use healthcare, medical equipment including dengue and malaria medical products, baby food etc”, he added.
India has steadfastly backed Papua New Guinea in times of trouble and natural disasters, including the earthquake of 2018 and the eruptions of 2019 and 2023.
Through FIPIC, India’s support of its Pacific island partners demonstrates its commitment to promote cooperation and strengthen relationships with countries in the Pacific region.
More than 670 people died in the Enga region of northern Papua New Guinea as a result of the landslide, according to CNN, citing estimates from the Chief of Mission for the International Organization for Migration ( IOM) in the country.
As many as 2, 000 people may have been buried in the landslide, with over 150 homes in Yambali village covered in debris, according to the Papua New Guinea National Disaster Centre, according to media reports.
( With inputs from agencies )
