India has initiated Operation Sadbhav to send urgent relief supplies to Vietnam, Laos, and Myanmar, which have been severely affected by Typhoon Yagi. The typhoon has resulted in over 200 fatalities and has caused extensive flooding in the region.
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- Typhoon Yagi hit Vietnam, Laos, Myanmar; over 200 deaths reported.
- India launched Operation Sadbhav to send urgent supplies to affected areas.
- Typhoon first struck the Philippines, moved westward, impacting several countries.
- Winds peaked at 149 kph; typhoon weakened but heavy rainfall persists.
- India sent relief worth $1 million to Vietnam, $100,000 to Laos.
- Indian Air Force transported 10 tonnes of aid to Laos, 35 tonnes to Vietnam.
- Indian Navy prepared to send humanitarian aid to Myanmar’s Yangon.
- Myanmar reports 74 deaths, 240,000 displaced due to the typhoon.
- Vietnam faced 226 deaths; widespread damage to infrastructure.
- Authorities warn of continued heavy rainfall; emergency teams on high alert.
- Crisis highlights the need for urgent global climate action.
