Indian Navy Deploys Chetak Helicopters for Critical Rescue Operations in Flood-Ravaged Sri Lanka

Nov 30, 2025 03:25 pm CST

Indian Navy's Chetak helicopters from INS Vikrant are conducting rescue operations in Sri Lanka following devastating floods caused by Cyclone Ditwah. Under Operation Sagar Bandhu, India has deployed military assets and relief supplies to assist the island nation where at least 123 people have died and thousands have been displaced. The cyclone is now moving toward India's eastern coast, where red alerts have been issued.