September 16, 2024 10:43 AM

India launches ‘Operation Sadbhav’ to aid flood-hit Laos

The Government has initiated Operation Sadbhav to provide emergency humanitarian assistance to Laos, following the devastating floods and landslides caused by Typhoon Yagi. The natural disaster has affected nearly 40,000 people, inflicting widespread damage to homes, infrastructure, and agricultural lands in northern Laos. In response, India has dispatched ten tonnes of essential relief supplies to the Government of Lao PDR. The relief package includes hygiene kits, blankets, mosquito nets and ...