Indian Navy evacuates 38 Indians stranded in Yemen
New Delhi, June 3 (IBNS): Indian Navy on Sunday said it has evacuated 38 stranded Indians from Socotra Island in Yemen.
The Indian nationals got stuck after a cyclone hit the area ten days ago.
All the Indian nationals rescued are reported to be safe.
Indian Navy spokesperson's official Twitter page read: "#HADR #OpNistar All 38 stranded Indian seafarers evacuated from Habidoh port Socotra being embarked onboard INS Sunayna by Rubberised inflatable boats (RHIBs) after security checks. Bad weather hampering progress of Operation."
#HADR Evacuation of 38 Indian seafarers off Socotra #OpNistar by INS Sunayna 3/4 pic.twitter.com/IZ4qE2dFrm
— SpokespersonNavy (@indiannavy) June 3, 2018
The Indian Navy named the operation as 'NISTAR'.
#HADR Evacuation of 38 Indian seafarers off Socotra #OpNistar by INS Sunayna pic.twitter.com/zkTY8IjgQS
— SpokespersonNavy (@indiannavy) June 3, 2018
38 Indians were left stranded after cyclonic storm Mekenu crossed the Yemeni Island of Socotra on May 24.
#HADR #OpNistar All 38 stranded Indian seafarers evacuated from Habidoh port Socotra being embarked onboard INS Sunayna by Rubberised inflatable boats (RHIBs) after security checks. Bad weather hampering progress of Operation pic.twitter.com/gF30yeArki
— SpokespersonNavy (@indiannavy) June 3, 2018
The Indian Navy has also shared several videos of the evacuation procedure on its Twitter handle.
Image: Grab from video posted on Indian Navy Spokesperson's Twitter handle
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