Archive · 2 Dec 2025
India Allows Pakistan Aid Flights to Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka has been hit by a very bad cyclone called Cyclone Ditwah, which caused lots of flooding and landslides.
Many people have died or are missing, and the country needs help.
Pakistan wanted to send help to Sri Lanka but needed to fly through India's airspace.
Even though India and Pakistan don't usually get along, India allowed Pakistan to use its airspace for these special help flights.
India also sent its own help, like medicine, food, and rescue teams.
This is a big deal because it shows that even countries that don't always agree can work together to help people in need.
India granted Pakistan overflight clearance for humanitarian aid flights to cyclone-hit Sri Lanka.
The request was processed within four hours, with clearance given on December 1, 2025.
Pakistan plans to send relief supplies, including medicines, food, and tents, to Sri Lanka.
India's decision was made on humanitarian grounds despite strained bilateral relations.
India has also mounted a major disaster-relief effort, Operation Sagar Bandhu, to support Sri Lanka.
- Who
- India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka
- What
- India granted Pakistan overflight clearance for Sri Lanka flood relief supplies
- When
- December 1, 2025 (request and clearance), December 2, 2025 (scheduled flights)
- Where
- Indian airspace, Sri Lanka
- Why
- To facilitate humanitarian aid to cyclone-hit Sri Lanka
Pakistan
India
Overflight Request
Pakistan
Pakistan submitted a formal request for overflight clearance to send humanitarian aid to Sri Lanka.
India
India expedited the approval process, granting clearance within four hours.
- Cyclone
- Cyclone Ditwah
- Casualties
- 334 confirmed dead, 366 missing
- Relief Supplies
- Medicines, food, tents, and essential items
- Request Time
- 1300 hours IST, December 1, 2025
- Clearance Time
- 1730 hours IST, December 1, 2025
- Flight Schedule
- December 2, 2025
- Indian Relief Operation
- Operation Sagar Bandhu
- Relief Material Delivered by India
- 53 tonnes
Sources
India rejects reports about denial of airspace to Pakistan to send aid to Sri Lanka
Pakistan Gets India's Go-Ahead To Use Airspace For Sri Lanka Flood Relief Flights
India grants Pakistan overflight clearance for Sri Lanka flood relief supplies
India denies blocking Pak relief flight to Sri Lanka
Cyclone Ditwah: India Sends 53 Tons of Relief Material to Sri Lanka Under Operation Sagar Bandhu
India rejects reports about denial of airspace to Pakistan to send aid to Sri Lanka - Telegraph India
Sri Lanka Grapples With Ditwah Aftermath; India, Neighbours Rush Aid As Death Toll Climbs To 390
"Baseless": India Rejects Pak's Airspace Denial Claims For Sri Lanka Aid
India issues airspace clearance for Pakistan's aid flight to Sri Lanka, steps up cyclone relief
Cyclone Ditwah: India sends 53 tons of relief material to Sri Lanka under Operation Sagar Bandhu
India grants quick airspace nod for Pakistan’s aid flight to Sri Lanka, counters ‘baseless’ claims of denial
India Expeditiously Clears Pakistan Flight To Send Aid To Sri Lanka, Rejects 'Baseless' Airspace Denial Claims
Sri Lankan Thanks 'Indian Soldiers' For Relief Efforts During Cyclone Ditwah: 'Forever Grateful'
