India has been actively engaged in the relief efforts following the devastating earthquake in Myanmar as part of Operation Brahma, with the Indian Army providing critical relief in its Field Hospital in Mandalay, the country's worst-hit city.
The death toll from the devastating earthquake that struck the country of Myanmar has now risen to at least 3,471, amid intense rainfall further complicating relief efforts and heightening the risk of disease, as reported by Al Jazeera on Sunday.
The Indian Army's Field Hospital, deployed in Mandalay as part of India's humanitarian assistance and disaster relief effort, continues to provide unwavering medical support to the victims of the recent earthquake in Myanmar.
Indian Air Force C-17 aircraft on Sunday delivered replenishment supplies for the field hospital and food aid for needy communities and the Indian Army's field hospital, established as part of Operation Brahma, has successfully treated 800 patients so far.
India delivered a 442-tonne consignment of food aid to Myanmar as part of Operation Brahma, reinforcing its commitment to regional humanitarian assistance following the March 28 earthquake.
Thakur added that India intends to support Myanmar through long term, as is vowed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in response to which India launched the Operation Brahma.
In the wake of the devastating earthquake that struck Myanmar on March 28, India has emerged as a steadfast ally, swiftly deploying extensive relief and rescue operations under Operation Brahma, earning widespread appreciation from the Indian diaspora and local communities alike.
Taking to the social media platform X on Thursday, the NDRF stated that persistent efforts are being made in four active worksites, while three others have been closed following the completion of SAR operations.
"We, the Quad partners, have so far committed humanitarian assistance estimated at a combined value of over USD 20 million. Through our funding and bilateral efforts, we are delivering relief supplies and deploying emergency medical teams and supporting humanitarian partners working in Myanm
India's National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) is actively leading the efforts as part of Operation Bharma, with rescue and relief operations underway in Myanmar.