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On Tuesday, India sent 40 tonnes of medicines and other supplies to Kenya to help the flood-affected people. 

The relief materials were transported in a military aircraft as part of the Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) efforts.

"The second tranche of HADR material containing 40 tonnes of medicines, medical supplies and other equipment to assist flood victims leaves for Kenya. Standing up for a historical partnership, a Vishwabandhu to the world," External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar posted on 'X.'

The second tranche of HADR material containg 40 tonnes of medicines, medical supplies and other equipment to assist flood victims leaves for Kenya.

Standing up for a historical partnership, a Vishwabandhu to the world. https://t.co/l4tkS1bQlD pic.twitter.com/Paz9nOoCcW

— Dr. S. Jaishankar (Modi Ka Parivar) (@DrSJaishankar) May 14, 2024

The external affairs ministry said in a statement that an Indian Air Force aircraft airlifted a relief consignment on Tuesday that included 22 tonnes of relief materials, such as tents, sleeping bags and mats, blankets, power generation sets, ready-to-eat meals, basic sanitary utilities, and hygiene kits.

The devastating floods in Kenya have claimed at least 267 lives and displaced more than 2,80,000 people, according to government statistics. 

The first batch of relief materials was delivered to the country last week.