Indian government sends Humanitarian Assistance to Hurricane Rafael-hit Cuba
The Indian government has sent Humanitarian Assistance to the people of Cuba after the country was ravaged by devastating Hurricane Rafael.
In an X post, MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal wrote: "Vishwabandhu Bharat: sends Humanitarian Assistance for the people of Cuba."
Vishwabandhu Bharat: 🇮🇳 sends Humanitarian Assistance for the people of Cuba.
— Randhir Jaiswal (@MEAIndia) January 10, 2025
In the aftermath of Hurricane Rafael, a consignment in the form of Essential Medicines comprising Antibiotics, Anti-pyretics, Pain Killers, ORS, Muscle Relaxants has departed for Cuba today.
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He further said: "In the aftermath of Hurricane Rafael, a consignment in the form of Essential Medicines comprising Antibiotics, Anti-pyretics, Pain Killers, ORS, Muscle Relaxants has departed for Cuba today."
As a Category 3 storm, the hurricane hit the western Cuban province of Artemisa on November 6.
The country's power grid was badly hit by the hurricane.
The nation's electric system collapsed as a result of it, triggering a nationwide blackout.
