Devastating Cyclone Ditwah Claims 193 Lives in Sri Lanka: Over 25,000 Homes Destroyed and 968,000 People Displaced

Nov 30, 2025 04:24 pm CST

Cyclone Ditwah has caused catastrophic flooding and mudslides across Sri Lanka, killing 193 people and leaving 228 missing. The disaster has destroyed more than 25,000 homes, displaced nearly one million people, and prompted international aid efforts as the country faces its deadliest natural disaster since 2017. President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has declared a state of emergency as relief operations continue.