New Delhi, March 24

As part of its relief operations in cyclone-hit Mozambique, the Indian Navy has rescued more than 192 persons and provided assistance to 1,381 at medical camps set up by it, a statement said.

Cyclone Idai made landfall in East and Southern Africa around March 15 causing widespread destruction and loss of human lives in Mozambique, Zimbabwe and Malawi. In response to a request from Mozambique, India diverted three naval ships to the port city of Beira, a Ministry of External Affairs statement said. — PTI