Archive · 10 Dec 2025
India Expands Cyclone Relief in Sri Lanka
India started a big help mission called Operation Sagar Bandhu to assist Sri Lanka after a very strong cyclone named Ditwah.
India sent lots of food, medical supplies, and rescue teams to help people in need.
They also set up a hospital and built bridges to help people reach safe places.
India worked closely with Sri Lanka's government to make sure the help got to the right places quickly.
Many people were rescued, and the hospital treated lots of sick and injured people.
India promised to keep helping until things get better in Sri Lanka.
India also sent special helicopters to help in areas that were hard to reach.
They built bridges to help people move around and get the supplies they need.
India launched Operation Sagar Bandhu on 28 November to provide urgent relief to Sri Lanka after Cyclone Ditwah.
India delivered over 997 tons of relief material, including food, medical supplies, and equipment.
Specialized search and rescue teams, including the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), were deployed to assist in affected areas.
An Indian Army Field Hospital was set up in Mahiyanganya, treating over 3,000 patients and performing surgeries.
India coordinated closely with Sri Lankan authorities to ensure effective distribution of aid and restoration of critical connectivity.
- Who
- India and Sri Lanka
- What
- Humanitarian Assistance & Disaster Relief (HADR) support
- When
- Starting 28 November
- Where
- Sri Lanka
- Why
- To provide urgent relief and support in the aftermath of Cyclone Ditwah
India
Sri Lanka
Coordination and Support
India
India has been providing extensive humanitarian support, including relief supplies, medical aid, and engineering teams, under Operation Sagar Bandhu.
Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka has been coordinating closely with Indian authorities to ensure effective distribution of aid and restoration of critical connectivity.
- Operation Name
- Sagar Bandhu
- Cyclone Name
- Ditwah
- Start Date
- 28 November
- Relief Material Delivered
- 997 tons
- Rescued Persons
- Over 450
- Medical Personnel Deployed
- 73
- Field Hospital Location
- Mahiyanganaya, Badulla district
- Patients Treated
- 3388
- Bailey Bridge Systems Deployed
- 4
Sources
India committed to working with Lanka in ongoing Op Sagar Bandhu: MEA
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