More than 2,000 people have died in the landslide that occurred in Papua New Guinea on Saturday. After such a huge devastation, India has come forward to help Papua New Guinea. Prime Minister Narendra Modi posted on Twitter today, Tuesday, expressing grief over this tragedy and expressed his condolences to the people of Papua New Guinea. After some time, the Ministry of External Affairs of India has announced a big relief package for Papua New Guinea.
Our deepest condolences to the affected families: PM Modi
PM Narendra Modi wrote on Twitter, I am deeply saddened by the loss of life and property due to the devastating landslide in Papua New Guinea. We express our deepest condolences to the affected families and pray for the speedy recovery of the injured. India is ready to provide all possible support and help in this hour of grief.
India announced help
The Government of India has said in an official statement that the government has decided to provide immediate relief of US $ 1 million to Papua New Guinea. The statement said that the Government of India is providing immediate relief assistance of US $ 1 million to support, rehabilitation and reconstruction of the friendly people of Papua New Guinea, a close friend and partner under the foreign policy framework for India-Pacific Islands Cooperation (FIPIC).
Rescue operations are ongoing
Thousands of civilians have been ordered to evacuate. Relief teams are slowly reaching the site of the incident. However, officials have said that chances of finding survivors are slim. Locals are helping rescue teams in the search for survivors.