IAF Aircraft With 15-Tonne Relief Material Lands In Earthquake-Hit Myanmar: IN PICS

India sent approximately 15 tonnes of relief materials to earthquake-stricken Myanmar on Saturday, using a military transport aircraft for the operation.

India sent approximately 15 tonnes of relief materials to earthquake-stricken Myanmar on Saturday, using a military transport aircraft for the operation.

On Saturday, C17 aircraft of the Indian Air Force left for Myanmar from Hindon Air Force Station, Ghaziabad. (Photo: Ministry Of External Affairs)

The aircraft was essential items such as tents, sleeping bags, blankets, ready-to-eat meals, water purifiers, hygiene kits, solar lamps, and generator sets. (Photo: Ministry Of External Affairs)

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said that a search and rescue team carrying essential medicines and medical equipment like Paracetamol, antibiotics, canula, syringes, gloves, cotton bandages, urine bags, etc is also accompanying the flight. (Photo: Ministry Of External Affairs)

Myanmar was hit with an earthquake of 7.7 in magnitude, which killed at least 144 people. The powerful earthquake destroying buildings, bridges and a monastery. (Photo: Ministry Of External Affairs)

Indian Air Force personnel as essential times get loaded on to the C17 aircraft to Myanmar. (Photo: Ministry Of External Affairs)