Archive · 5 Dec 2025
Sri Lanka Cyclone Death Toll Rises
A big storm called Cyclone Ditwah hit Sri Lanka and caused a lot of damage.
Many people are stuck in their homes because of floods and landslides.
The storm has killed 486 people and many more are missing.
India is helping Sri Lanka by sending things like bridges and clean water.
The Sri Lankan government is also helping by setting up places for people to stay safe.
The storm has also caused a lot of money worth of damage to the country.
Cyclone Ditwah has caused widespread destruction in Sri Lanka, with a death toll of 486 and 341 people missing.
Over 1.8 million people are marooned, and 1,347 relief centers are sheltering more than 188,000 displaced individuals.
India has dispatched additional movable modular bridge systems and water purification units to aid in relief efforts.
Sri Lankan officials report significant infrastructure damage, with 75% of mobile coverage restored and 16,926 distribution points affected.
The estimated economic losses from the cyclone range between $6 billion and $7 billion, equivalent to 3-5% of Sri Lanka's GDP.
- Who
- Sri Lankan authorities, Indian government, and relief workers
- What
- Cyclone Ditwah causing widespread destruction and humanitarian crisis in Sri Lanka
- When
- Since 16 November 2025, with ongoing relief efforts as of 4 December 2025
- Where
- Sri Lanka, with significant impact in several districts
- Why
- Cyclone Ditwah triggered widespread flooding, landslides, and infrastructure collapse
- Death Toll
- 486
- Missing People
- 341
- Marooned People
- 1,844,055
- Relief Centers
- 1,347
- Displaced People in Relief Centers
- 188,000
- Mobile Coverage Restored
- 75%
- Affected Distribution Points
- 16,926
