cyclone damage
Sri Lanka Cyclone Ditwah: Survivors Trapped in Relief Centers as Damaged Homes Remain Unsafe
Dec 04, 2025 10:46 pm CST
Cyclone Ditwah has left nearly 1,300 Sri Lankan homes destroyed and over 44,500 damaged, forcing residents to remain in relief centers due to safety concerns. In Kithulbadde village, survivors shuttle between shelters and their properties to salvage livelihoods while authorities warn of potential landslides from ground fissures, highlighting the urgent need for long-term housing solutions for the 1.2 million affected citizens.
PM Modi Offers Continued Support to Sri Lanka for Cyclone Ditwah Recovery Efforts
Dec 02, 2025 01:05 am CST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke with Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, pledging India's ongoing support for rehabilitation efforts following Cyclone Ditwah's devastation. Under Operation Sagar Bandhu, India has already deployed rescue teams and relief materials to assist the island nation, where over 1.15 million people have been affected and 366 deaths reported. The leaders emphasized the importance of bilateral cooperation during this humanitarian crisis.
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.