New Delhi, Feb 23 (UNI) India on Sunday despatched 26 tonnes of humanitarian aid, comprising medical supplies and disaster relief material, to the Honduras in the wake of Tropical storm Sara that caused severe flooding and landslides in the Central American nation.
The MEA spokesperson said in a post on X:
“A reliable partner for the Global South.
“India dispatched humanitarian assistance of 26 tons to Honduras in the wake of the recent Tropical storm SARA.
“The consignment comprising medical supplies & disaster relief material including surgical supplies, glucometers, oximeters, gloves, syringes & IV fluids, blankets, sleeping mats and hygiene kits has departed from India.”
Tropical Storm Sara caused severe flooding and landslides in Honduras in November 2024. The storm made landfall near the Honduras-Nicaragua border on November 14, 2024, with winds of 45 mph, and brought heavy rainfall to the northern region of the country, leading to devastating flash floods and mudslides.
Over 110,000 people were affected, and more than 1,700 communities were cut off due to flooding and landslides.
The storm caused extensive damage, including the destruction of nine bridges and damage to another 19 bridges.
