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A devastating 7.7 magnitude earthquake struck Myanmar, leaving hundreds trapped and causing widespread destruction. India swiftly responded with Operation Brahma, deploying National Disaster Response Force teams to conduct rescue and relief operations. Prime Minister Narendra Modi emphasized India's commitment to global humanitarian support through the philosophy of 'Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam'. The rescue mission focuses on critical areas like Mandalay, with teams working to save survivors and provide essential medical assistance.

Key Points: India's Rapid Myanmar Quake Rescue Under Operation Brahma

  • NDRF teams actively searching for survivors at U hla thein monastery
  • India first to respond to Myanmar's 7.7 magnitude earthquake
  • Medical and humanitarian aid being dispatched to multiple regions
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Rescue teams from India continue search for Myanmar quake survivors, more aid to follow

Indian rescue teams deploy in Mandalay for earthquake relief, following PM Modi's 'Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam' global humanitarian mission

"India does not take time to extend help - PM Narendra Modi"

Mandalay, March 31

Indian rescue teams, since their arrival in Mandalay on Sunday, have been working to extend support for the survivors under Operation Brahma, the Indian Embassy in Myanmar said.

The Embassy sent prayers for the affected people and added that more aid is on its way.

In a post on X, the embassy said, "Operation Brahma- Since arriving at earthquake sites in Mandalay y'day, our teams are working to extend critical support in search for survivors and medical/HADR support. More aid is on the way. Our hearts and prayers are with the affected people of Myanmar."

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The embassy added that more aid is on its way for the affected people of the country.

"More aid and support is on the way to Mandalay and Yangon. Committed to assist people in all affected areas of Mandalay, Naypyitaw, Sagaing and Bago."

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Earlier on Sunday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi had said that the rescue operation was under Indian foreign policy philosophy of Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam (the world is one family).

"Our mantra of 'Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam' is reaching the entire world...Myanmar was hit by a tragic earthquake a day before yesterday; India was the first to reach there and launched Operation Brahma. India does not take time to extend help," PM Modi said.

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Myanmar has been hit by more powerful aftershocks, hindering rescue efforts for those still missing after Friday's magnitude 7.7 earthquake, which prompted the war-ravaged nation to issue a call for aid.

India's National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) team has begun rescue operations under Operation Brahma at the U hla thein monastery, where around 170 monks are still stuck, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) stated on Monday.

The Army team will visit the hospital site on Monday and will setup their Medical Services on Tuesday.

The NDRF are also trying to get the NDRF team deployed at the Sky Villa (where four towers of 11 storeys each have collapsed). The towers have several foreigners. The relief material (arriving tomorrow) will also be given to the Secretary General of state Mahanayak Committee (2nd highest of the Committee in Myanmar) where around 2,000 monks are sitting outside the monastery. The monks are not injured, but they have nowhere to go and have no basic amenities.

- ANI

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Rahul K.
Proud of India's quick response! 🇮🇳 This is what true neighborly support looks like. Hope they can rescue more survivors soon. The monks' situation sounds particularly heartbreaking.
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Sunita P.
While I appreciate India's efforts, I wonder if more coordination with local authorities could make the aid distribution more efficient. The aftershocks must be making everything so much harder.
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Anil T.
Operation Brahma is such a fitting name. The world needs more of this compassion. Those poor monks without basic amenities... can't imagine what they're going through.
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Meena R.
The 11-story collapse sounds terrifying! 😨 Hope the foreign nationals are okay. India's NDRF teams are some of the best in the world - if anyone can help, they can.
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Karthik V.
Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam in action! This is why I love our foreign policy. Not just words, but real action when neighbors need help most.
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Priya M.
The medical team setup can't come soon enough. With aftershocks continuing, there must be so many hidden injuries. Sending prayers to all affected 🙏

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