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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.
Catastrophic Floods in Sri Lanka: 69 Dead, 34 Missing as Military Conducts Mass Rescue Operations
Nov 29, 2025 10:22 am CST
Sri Lanka is battling one of its worst flooding disasters with 69 confirmed deaths and 34 missing as military forces conduct urgent rescue operations. Over 3,000 homes have been damaged and 18,000 people evacuated as Cyclone Ditwah intensifies the northeast monsoon, causing rivers to overflow and triggering deadly mudslides across the island nation.