Rushes 44 Metric Tonnes of relief material to help the Fijian people
The Government of India is sending 44 Metric Tonnes of relief material to help the people of Fiji hit by cyclone Winston. The relief material is being airlifted from New Delhi and Chennai and being sent to Fiji capital Suva. The relief material includes basic food supplies, medicines, tents and kitchen sets.
The relief material is being sent in consultation with Officiating Ambassador of India in the Fiji capital Suva. The National Disaster Management Authority, Ministry of Home Affairs is coordinating the relief operations with the Ministry of External Affairs, Ministry of Food Processing, Ministry of Health, Ministry of Defence, Indian Red Cross Society and NDRF.
The island nation of Fiji was hit by Category five Cyclone Winston, with wind speed 325 km/hr and waves up to 12m high. The cyclone has caused widespread damage to the housing stock and power disruption in the island nation.
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