India is sending across an Army medical team, National Disaster Relief Force (NDRF) personnel, and medical supplies to support Turkey where a series of massive earthquakes struck Monday killing over 4,300 people and injuring thousands. As per the Army, the Agra-based 60 Para Field Hospital has dispatched a 99-member medical team. The teams are equipped with X-ray machines, ventilators, an oxygen generation plant, cardiac monitors and associated equipment to establish a 30-bedded medical facility. According to defence sources, two C-17 Globemaster aircraft of the Indian Air Force (IAF) are likely to carry the Army medical team from Agra. Ambassador of Turkey to India thanked ‘Dost’ for sending help
07 February,2023 08:23 PM IST
On Monday, earthquakes of magnitude 7.7, 7.6 and 6.0 centered in Turkey. The tremors were also felt in several neighboring countries, including Lebanon and Syria. PM Modi while addressing the India Energy Week 2023 in Bengaluru said that India is ready to assist the victims in every possible way. A team of NDRF, a specially trained dog squad, and necessary equipment departed from Hindon Airbase to carry out search and rescue operations. The reports have confirmed the death toll in Turkey and Syria has reached more than 3,800.
07 February,2023 05:01 PM ISTADVERTISEMENT
