In a gesture of solidarity and humanitarian help, India delivered roughly 20 tonnes of Humanitarian Support and Catastrophe Aid (HADR) supplies to Cuba to help in restoration efforts following the devastation attributable to Hurricane Melissa.
“Guided by the spirit of Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam — the world is one household — India stands in solidarity with the folks of Cuba, reaffirming bonds of friendship and humanitarian cooperation,” the Embassy of India in Havana posted on X on Friday.
The consignment carrying HADR help arrived in Cuba on Thursday night aboard a particular plane from India.
The reduction supplies embody a particular Bharat Well being Initiative for Sahyog, Hita, and Maitri (BHISHM) medical trauma unit, important medicines, electrical energy mills, tents, bedding, kitchen and hygiene kits, photo voltaic lanterns, and different important gadgets to help restoration efforts.
Earlier on Tuesday, India dispatched 20 tonnes every of Humanitarian Help and Catastrophe Aid (HADR) supplies for Jamaica and Cuba to help restoration efforts within the wake of Hurricane Melissa, reaffirming solidarity with its International South companions.
Taking to X, Exterior Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar mentioned: “Dispatched 20 tonnes every of HADR reduction supplies for Jamaica and Cuba within the aftermath of Hurricane Melissa. The Indian Air Power flight carrying help, together with Arogya Maitri BHISHM Dice, rehabilitation help gadgets, meals and every day utilities, medicines, medical gear, energy mills, shelter help, and hygiene kits, has departed from New Delhi as we speak.”
Expressing gratitude to India, Cuban Overseas Minister Bruno Eduardo Rodríguez Parrilla wrote on social media, “We thank India for the donation of quite a few provides for the victims within the east of Cuba resulting from Hurricane Melissa. Thanks, esteemed EAM S. Jaishankar, for this noble gesture from the Indian authorities.”
Hurricane Melissa, one of many strongest Atlantic storms on document, brought about widespread devastation throughout the Caribbean, leaving dozens lifeless and communities minimize off.
The storm made landfall in Cuba on October 29 as an “extraordinarily harmful” Class 3 hurricane, in accordance with the US Nationwide Hurricane Heart (NHC) in Miami. Cuban authorities mentioned the island suffered “important injury,” with rising river ranges isolating round 140,000 folks.