Operation Sadbhavana: India's Response to Typhoon Yagi
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Event | Typhoon Yagi |
| Affected Region | Southeast Asia (Vietnam, Thailand, Myanmar, Lao PDR, Southern China) |
| India's Initiative | Operation Sadbhavana |
| Policy Alignment | Act East Policy |
| Role | First responder in Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) |
| Aid to Vietnam | USD 1 million, 35 tons of relief supplies (water purification items, containers, blankets, etc.) |
| Aid to Lao PDR | USD 100,000, 10 tons of relief supplies (hygiene kits, blankets, mosquito nets, generators, etc.) |
| Typhoon Yagi Details | Origin: South China Sea, Wind speed: 142+ mph, Named by: Japanese Meteorological Agency |
| Impact on Vietnam | Death toll: 350+, Flooding, Destruction of agricultural lands, factories, and infrastructure |
| Cyclone Basics | Term origin: Greek "cyclos", Coined by: Henry Piddington |
| Cyclone Types | Tropical Cyclones (warm ocean waters), Temperate Cyclones (temperate, high-altitude areas) |
| Global Cyclone Distribution | Present globally except in the equatorial region |