Indian Navy ships to help typhoon-hit Japan

Indian Navy ships to help typhoon-hit Japan

AgenciesUpdated: Sunday, October 13, 2019, 10:03 PM IST
article-image

New Delhi: The Navy has pressed two of its ships into service to provide assistance to typhoon-battered Japan, it said on Sunday.

The Navy has deployed INS Sahyadri and INS Kiltan to render assistance to Japan.

"As Japan battles the devastation and damage from #Typhoon #Hagibis. #IndianNavy ships #INSSahyadri & #INSKiltan mission deployed in the area are ready to render assistance as requested. @PMOIndia @IndianEmbTokyo @SpokespersonMoD," the Navy said in a tweet.

Typhoon Hagibis made landfall south of Tokyo on Saturday, bringing heavy rains and causing floods. Nearly 26 people have been killed and hundreds injured due to the destruction.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi condoled the deaths due to the cyclone on Sunday.

RECENT STORIES

Pahalgam Aftermath: UN Chief Antonio Guterres Calls EAM Jaishankar & Pak PM Shehbaz Sharif, Condemns...

Pahalgam Aftermath: UN Chief Antonio Guterres Calls EAM Jaishankar & Pak PM Shehbaz Sharif, Condemns...

Kolkata Fire: At Least 15 Killed As Blaze Erupts At Ritu Raj Hotel (Video)

Kolkata Fire: At Least 15 Killed As Blaze Erupts At Ritu Raj Hotel (Video)

Indore's Amarjit Singh Gill Elected to Canadian Parliament, Creates History

Indore's Amarjit Singh Gill Elected to Canadian Parliament, Creates History

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres Calls EAM S Jaishankar, Condemns Pahalgam Attack

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres Calls EAM S Jaishankar, Condemns Pahalgam Attack

Mother Dairy Hikes Milk Prices By Up To ₹2 Per Litre Effective From April 30

Mother Dairy Hikes Milk Prices By Up To ₹2 Per Litre Effective From April 30