Archive · 20 Jan 2026
India Sends 30 Tonnes of Aid to Philippines After Typhoon
India sent a big plane with 30 tonnes of help to the Philippines.
This was after a very strong storm called Typhoon Fung-wong caused a lot of damage.
The help included things like medicine and supplies to help people recover.
The storm was very powerful and caused many problems in the Philippines and Taiwan.
India wanted to help their friends in the Philippines feel better after the storm.
India sent 30 tonnes of humanitarian aid to the Philippines after Typhoon Fung-wong.
The aid included NDRF relief material, essential medicines, and a BHISHM Cube.
An Indian Air Force C-17 aircraft carried the aid to Clark Air Base.
Typhoon Fung-wong caused widespread damage in the Philippines and Taiwan.
The typhoon resulted in 33 deaths and 52 injuries in the Philippines, and 1 death and 95 injuries in Taiwan.
- Who
- India and the Philippines
- What
- India sent humanitarian aid to the Philippines after Typhoon Fung-wong
- When
- January 19, 2026
- Where
- From India to Clark Air Base, Philippines
- Why
- To assist in relief and recovery efforts after the typhoon
- Aid Amount
- 30 tonnes
- Aid Contents
- NDRF relief material, essential medicines, BHISHM Cube
- Destination
- Clark Air Base, Philippines
- Typhoon Name
- Fung-wong (Uwan in Philippines)
- Typhoon Category
- Category 4-equivalent
- Philippines Casualties
- 33 deaths, 52 injuries
- Taiwan Casualties
- 1 death, 95 injuries