Indian Navy jumps in to assist cyclone Idai hit Mozambique

Indian Navy has diverted three ships to Mozambique to provide Humanitarian assistance and disaster relief in wake of cyclone Idai. Ships of first Training Squadron of Indian Navy operating in the Southern Indian Ocean were diverted to Port Beira, Mozambique based on a request received from the Government of Mozambique

New Delhi: In the wake of cyclone Idai hitting the Mozambican coast, the Indian Navy has diverted three ships to Mozambique for humanitarian assistance and disaster relief work.

Ships of first Training Squadron of Indian Navy, Sujata, Sarathi and Shardul operating in the Southern Indian Ocean were diverted to Port Beira in Mozambique based on the request of the government of Mozambique.

Indian Navy jumps in to assist cyclone Idai hit Mozambique

To provide necessary support to local administration, INS Sujata along with Indian Coast Guard Ship Sarathi arrived at Port Beira on Monday, while INS Shardul arrived on Tuesday. Cyclone Idai made landfall at Beira, Mozambique in early hours on March 15, causing widespread damage and loss of human life in the central and northern provinces of the country.

Indian Navy jumps in to assist cyclone Idai hit Mozambique

The naval ships are likely to set up medical camps and provide food, water, blankets, and other necessary relief items, as required by the local authorities.