According to the latest update on Times Now, a National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) team left for Turkey on Tuesday to assist in relief and rescue operations in the country where thousands have died after being jolted by a magnitude 7.8 earthquake. The federal contingency force s orange dungaree-clad personnel are accompanied by two search dogs, four-wheeled vehicles, and a communication setup, according to officials. According to the officer, this is part of the humanitarian assistance and disaster relief (HADR) measures announced by the Indian government on Monday for earthquake-ravaged Turkey and neighboring areas. NDRF Chief, Atul Karwal applauds PM Modi for this gesture towards Turkey. He said, “this is PM’s Humanitarian gesture”. #turkeydisaster #ndrfinturkey #turkeyquakehit
India dispatched the first batch of earthquake relief material to Turkiye aboard an Indian Air Force aircraft. The shipment consisted of an expert National Disaster Response Force search and rescue team, including both male and female personnel, highly-skilled dog squads, and other crucial tools.
UN World Health Organization chief, Tedros Ghebreyesus, announced that he has ordered emergency medical teams to head to Turkey. Along with WHO, many other countries have offered to help Turkey.
More than 4,372 people have been killed and thousands injured after a magnitude 7.8 earthquake struck Turkey and Syria early Monday, according to officials and agencies.