March 22, 2019

Indian Navy continues humanitarian efforts in cyclone-hit Mozambique

Author: India Blooms News Service

New Delhi, Mar 22 (IBNS): The ships of the first training squadron of the Indian Navy (Sujata, Sarathi and Shardul) are currently undertaking humanitarian assistance and disaster relief operations at Port Beira in Mozambique since Mar 18.
The ships were diverted from sea post Cyclone 'IDAI' hit the coast of Mozambique on Mar 15 causing large scale destruction and loss of lives.
Since arrival at Port Beira, the ships have rescued more than 150 survivors from Buzi area near Port Beira, which is cu