India announces USD 1 million relief assistance for landslide-hit Papua New Guinea

The Indian authorities on Tuesday introduced USD 1 million in relief help to Papua New Guinea, the place 2000 persons are believed to have been buried following a landslide.

India’s Ministry of External Affairs mentioned in a press release: “As a detailed buddy and accomplice underneath the Forum for India-Pacific Islands Cooperation (FIPIC) and as a gesture of solidarity with the pleasant individuals of Papua New Guinea, Government of India extends an instantaneous relief help of US$ 1 million to assist relief, rehabilitation and reconstruction efforts.”

MEA mentioned India has firmly stood by Papua New Guinea throughout instances of problem and devastation brought on by pure disasters, as within the wake of the earthquake in 2018 and volcanic eruptions in 2019 and 2023.

PM Modi expresses concern

Condoling the lack of lives within the landslide, Modi assured all attainable help to the nation.

“Deeply saddened by the lack of lives and injury brought on by the devastating landslide in Papua New Guinea. Our heartfelt condolences to the affected households and prayers for quick restoration of the injured. India is able to supply all attainable assist and help,” he posted on X.

Friday’s landslide within the north of Papua New Guinea is prone to have been way more lethal than first thought, Serhan Aktoprak, the nation head of the International Organization for Migration (IOM) mentioned on Sunday.

In a media interview, Aktoprak mentioned that the neighborhood in Yambali village, located on the foot of a mountain within the distant Enga Province, is buried underneath between six to eight metres of soil.

150 homes are believed to be buried, mentioned the senior UN official, round 90 greater than beforehand reported.