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Indian Navy on Monday diverted INS Tir, Sujata and Shardul to tsunami-hit Indonesia. Prime Minister Narendra Modi earlier spoke to Indonesia President Joko Vidodo and promised help.
The calamity has so far killed 844 and displaced 59,000 | Photo Credit: AP
New Delhi: Indian Navy has diverted three ships to help tsunami-hit Indonesia for humanitarian assistance and disaster relief (HADR) operation. Last week, a high-intensity tsunami, triggered by a massive earthquake, has so far killed 844 and displaced 59,000 people, causing widespread destruction.
According to Indian Navy's official Twitter handle, the Navy has diverted INS Tir, Sujata and Shardul to Indonesia. The ships were on deployment to Singapore and are being diverted to Palu. "Consequent to an earthquake measuring 7.5 on the Richter scale in the Minahassa Peninsula, Sulawesi, a Tsunami hit the Indonesian Island, causing widespread destruction to property and loss of life on the island," Navy spokesperson said in a statement released on Twitter.
"Indian Naval ships Tir, Sujata & Shardul on deployment to Singapore being diverted to Palu, Indonesia. Ships being sailed out first light tomorrow," Indian Navy spokesperson said. The diversion of Indian Navy vessels comes after Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Monday, spoke to Indonesian President Joko Vidodo and assured assistance from India.
"The Prime Minister offered deepest condolences on his behalf and on behalf of the people of India on the loss of precious lives in the recent earthquake and tsunami that hit the Sulawesi region of Indonesia... In response to Indonesia's appeal for international aid, the Prime Minister offered to the President of Indonesia all possible assistance from India as a maritime neighbour and friend of Indonesia.," said a statement issued by the PMO.
https://www.timesnownews.com/india/...m-narendra-modis-call-with-joko-widodo/292914
The calamity has so far killed 844 and displaced 59,000 | Photo Credit: AP
New Delhi: Indian Navy has diverted three ships to help tsunami-hit Indonesia for humanitarian assistance and disaster relief (HADR) operation. Last week, a high-intensity tsunami, triggered by a massive earthquake, has so far killed 844 and displaced 59,000 people, causing widespread destruction.
According to Indian Navy's official Twitter handle, the Navy has diverted INS Tir, Sujata and Shardul to Indonesia. The ships were on deployment to Singapore and are being diverted to Palu. "Consequent to an earthquake measuring 7.5 on the Richter scale in the Minahassa Peninsula, Sulawesi, a Tsunami hit the Indonesian Island, causing widespread destruction to property and loss of life on the island," Navy spokesperson said in a statement released on Twitter.
"Indian Naval ships Tir, Sujata & Shardul on deployment to Singapore being diverted to Palu, Indonesia. Ships being sailed out first light tomorrow," Indian Navy spokesperson said. The diversion of Indian Navy vessels comes after Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Monday, spoke to Indonesian President Joko Vidodo and assured assistance from India.
"The Prime Minister offered deepest condolences on his behalf and on behalf of the people of India on the loss of precious lives in the recent earthquake and tsunami that hit the Sulawesi region of Indonesia... In response to Indonesia's appeal for international aid, the Prime Minister offered to the President of Indonesia all possible assistance from India as a maritime neighbour and friend of Indonesia.," said a statement issued by the PMO.
https://www.timesnownews.com/india/...m-narendra-modis-call-with-joko-widodo/292914
