India has sent humanitarian aid to three African countries -Zimbabwe, Zambia, and Malawi to help address the food security needs of people in drought-affected regions.

In a social media post, the External Affairs Ministry announced that a consignment of 1,000 metric tons of rice departed from Nhava Sheva Port for Zimbabwe yesterday.

India also dispatched a shipment of 1,300 metric tons of maize as humanitarian assistance to Zambia. According to the Ministry, this aid will help meet the food and nutritional needs of the Zambian people.

Additionally, 1,000 metric tons of rice have been sent to drought-affected Malawi. The Ministry highlighted that this humanitarian assistance aims to address the severe drought caused by the El Niño phenomenon.