Indian rescue teams have arrived in Mandalay to assist with rescue operations at the collapsed Great Wall Hotel, working alongside Myanmar’s Fire Services Department to save those trapped inside the building. Beginning at 7 AM on March 30, a joint team consisting of 35 members from Myanmar’s Fire Services Department and Indian rescue personnel commenced intensive rescue operations at the collapsed hotel site on 78th Street in Mandalay. The collaborative effort marks a significant response to the devastating earthquake that struck the region.
The powerful earthquake that occurred on March 28 caused half of the Great Wall Hotel in Mandalay to collapse, with local residents estimating that approximately 80 people remain trapped inside the structure. Family members and friends of those trapped have been making urgent appeals for assistance through social media platforms, calling for immediate rescue operations. In response to Myanmar’s earthquake crisis, India has launched Operation Brahma as an emergency humanitarian response, beginning the delivery of aid supplies on March 29. This swift response demonstrates the international community’s commitment to supporting Myanmar during this natural disaster.
India’s Foreign Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar announced through his social media account that the country has dispatched a military emergency medical team comprising 118 members and a natural disaster search and rescue team of 80 members to Myanmar. Additionally, India is sending 40 tons of humanitarian aid supplies via two Indian Navy vessels to Yangon port. The INS Satpura and INS Savitri have already departed, carrying these crucial relief supplies to assist those affected by the earthquake. This comprehensive aid package represents India’s commitment to supporting Myanmar’s earthquake relief efforts through both personnel and material assistance.
