Here is the statement from the Ministry of Defence following the earthquake in Sumatra-
"The Armed Forces are on high alert to tackle any tsunami
threat in the Andaman and Nicobar archipelago. A flag was raised immediately
after a massive earthquake, measuring 8.7 on the Richter scale, was reported at
1408 hours today with epicenter at 270 nautical miles south of Campbell Bay.
The Indian Navy took immediate action in preparation for any
possible tsunami that could be triggered by the high intensity earthquake.
Ships in Port Blair were sailed out as a precautionary measure. Meanwhile the
Eastern Naval Command is preparing ships with disaster relief teams embarked on
it to provide immediate assistance to affected areas, if required. Other Naval
Ships at sea in the Bay of Bengal have also been alerted.
The IAF has also kept two C-130J on standby at the
Hindon airbase in Ghaziabad. The giant aircraft are ready to fly a swift
reaction team of 80 National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) personnel equipped
with sniffer dogs at any moment upon call. Ten tonnes of medical supplies and
rescue and relief material have also been loaded on the aircraft. One IL-76
aircraft has also been kept on standby at Chandigarh which will also carry NDRF
team while two AN-32s and Dorniers are on standby in the southern sector."
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