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India sends first tranche of relief supplies to earthquake-hit Colombia

Updated On: 14 August, 2026 07:55 PM IST | New Delhi | IANS

The assistance underscores India's role as a first responder during global natural disasters. India sent the assistance after an earthquake of magnitude 7.3 struck Colombia on Monday, claiming the lives of 281 people, injuring 3,971 people, while 391 remain missing

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India dispatches the first tranche of the 20 metric ton of relief supplies to Colombia to support ongoing post-earthquake recovery efforts, in New Delhi. Pic/PTI

India dispatches the first tranche of the 20 metric ton of relief supplies to Colombia to support ongoing post-earthquake recovery efforts, in New Delhi. Pic/PTI

India on Friday sent the first tranche of 20 metric tonnes of relief supplies to Colombia to support recovery efforts following the devastating earthquake that rocked the country earlier this week.

External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar expressed India's solidarity with the people of Colombia during these difficult times.

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