Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi has reportedly directed all relevant agencies of India to support relief operations in Sri Lanka, in light of the ongoing crisis situation on the island.
Meanwhile, the ship carrying relief supplies which was dispatched from India yesterday (26) has arrived in Sri Lanka, sources confirm.
India has sent navy ships with rescue and relief material to Sri Lanka. INS Kirch operating in South Bay of Bengal, has been diverted to Colombo in Sri Lanka to render immediate assistance in flood relief operations.
According to reports, the ship will enter Colombo anytime soon. Additionally, INS Jalashwan shall sail out from Visakhapatnam on Saturday with HADR (Humanitarian Assistance Disaster Relief) stores which include victualling, clothing, medicines and water.
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed his concern for the Sri Lankan disaster over twitter.
“India condoles the loss of lives and property in Sri Lanka due to flooding and landslides.”
“We stand with our Sri Lankan brothers and sisters in their hour of need.”
He stated that Indian ships are being dispatched with relief material and that the first ship will reach Colombo today. “The second will reach on Sunday. Further assistance on its way,” he tweeted.
The ship will also carry medical and diving teams along with Gemini crafts and helicopters to assist in relief operations at Colombo. She is likely to reach late morning or by Sunday noon.
On the other hand, INS Shardul with relief material medical and diving teams leaves Kochi at 7 am. It will arrive in Colombo on Saturday night. Other assets standing by at short notice to render assistance as required.
