India has sent relief supplies to cyclone-hit Madagascar using its naval ship INS Airavat, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar said on Sunday.
In a tweet, Mr. Jaishankar said India was an early responder to the natural disaster that hit the island nation.
“INS Airavat delivers relief supplies to cyclone-hit #Madagascar. #SAGAR Policy at work - India as an early responder,” he said in a tweet.
Madagascar has been hit by a cyclone and there has been heavy flooding and landslides since last month, causing loss of lives and displacement of a number of people.
According to reports, more than 92,000 people have been affected.
