Archive · 1 Dec 2025
India Assures Continued Support to Sri Lanka After Cyclone Ditwah
India is helping Sri Lanka after a big storm called Cyclone Ditwah caused a lot of damage.
The Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi, talked to the President of Sri Lanka, Anura Kumara Dissanayake, and promised to help.
India has sent rescue teams and supplies to Sri Lanka.
They have rescued over 120 people and brought back around 1,500 Indians who were stranded.
India is known for being quick to help in times of crisis, and they will continue to support Sri Lanka as they recover from the storm.
The storm affected over 11 lakh people, and sadly, 366 people died, with 367 still missing.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke with Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, expressing condolences and pledging support.
India has delivered 53 tonnes of relief material to Sri Lanka via air and sea since November 28.
Over 120 persons have been rescued and assisted by NDRF teams in Sri Lanka.
Around 1,500 stranded Indians have been repatriated from cyclone-hit Sri Lanka.
India assured continued support under Operation Sagar Bandhu and Vision MAHASAGAR.
- Who
- India and Sri Lanka
- What
- Humanitarian assistance and disaster relief
- When
- Since November 28, 2023
- Where
- Sri Lanka
- Why
- To provide support and assistance in the wake of Cyclone Ditwah
- Operation Sagar Bandhu
- India's ongoing rescue and relief operation in Sri Lanka
- Relief Material Delivered
- 53 tonnes since November 28
- Rescued Persons
- Over 120
- Repatriated Indians
- Around 1,500
- Vision MAHASAGAR
- India's vision for humanitarian assistance and disaster relief
- Affected People
- 11,51,776
- Death Toll
- 366
- Missing Persons
- 367
Sources
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