New Delhi: India on Saturday sent 1,000 metric tonnes of rice as part of humanitarian aid to drought-hit Malawi.
The Southeast African nation has been reeling under dry spells that caused widespread damage to crops and negatively affected food production.
🇮🇳-🇲🇼| Humanitarian assistance in solidarity with the people of Malawi.
— Randhir Jaiswal (@MEAIndia) September 7, 2024
A consignment of 1000MT rice departed today for Malawi, to address the consequences of the severe drought caused by El Niño phenomenon. pic.twitter.com/udJwYqvUQr
“Humanitarian assistance in solidarity with the people of Malawi. A consignment of 1000MT rice departed today for Malawi, to address the consequences of the severe drought caused by El Nino phenomenon,” External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said on ‘X’.
In March, the government in Malawi declared a state of disaster following drought in 23 of the country’s 28 districts.
Also Read
UAE sends monkeypox vaccines to 5 African countriesThe dry spells have severely crippled the country’s food supplies.
Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News, Technology, Entertainment, Sports, Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS.
You may also like
Strictly fans fume and vow to 'stop watching' as beloved pro is axed from main show line-up
Tiny village where locals are fuming at plans to build car graveyard
Congress sticks to Jatavs in Haryana, BJP list shows sub-caste tilt
Why you'll love Strictly Come Dancing more than ever in its 20th anniversary year - review