8 months ago
Sri Lanka Thanks India for Cyclone Aid
A big storm called Cyclone Ditwah caused a lot of damage in Sri Lanka.
Many people died, and many more are missing.
The storm destroyed homes, roads, and even religious places like temples and churches.
India sent a ship with lots of food, clothes, and other important things to help.
They also sent doctors and engineers to fix roads and take care of people who are hurt.
The leader of Sri Lanka said thank you to India for all the help.
India is also working with Sri Lanka to make sure people get the help they need.
India sent 700 tonnes of food, essentials, and clothing to Sri Lanka aboard INS Gharial.
Sri Lanka's Deputy Foreign Minister expressed gratitude to India for swift and sustained assistance.
Operation Sagar Bandhu, launched by India, provides urgent search, rescue, and humanitarian support.
Cyclone Ditwah has caused severe damage, including the destruction of 764 religious places.
Indian Army's Engineering Task Force is working to restore connectivity and construct a Bailey Bridge in Kilinochchi.
- Who
- Sri Lankan government and Indian government and military
- What
- India provides relief and rescue efforts to Sri Lanka after Cyclone Ditwah
- Where
- Sri Lanka, particularly Trincomalee and affected areas
- When
- Ongoing, with updates on December 9
- Why
- To provide urgent assistance and support to Sri Lanka in the aftermath of Cyclone Ditwah
Sri Lanka
India
Gratitude for Assistance
Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka expresses deep appreciation for India's timely and substantial aid, including food, essentials, and technical support.
India
India provides urgent relief and rescue efforts through Operation Sagar Bandhu, demonstrating solidarity and support for Sri Lanka.
Key facts
- Assistance Received
- 700 tonnes of food, essentials, and clothing from Tamil Nadu
- Operation Name
- Operation Sagar Bandhu
- Religious Places Damaged
- 764 (379 Buddhist temples, 165 Hindu Kovils, 63 Catholic Churches, 157 Mosques)
- Indian Army's Role
- Restoring connectivity along main road arteries, constructing a Bailey Bridge in Kilinochchi
- Indian Field Hospital
- Operational in Mahiyanganaya, providing trauma care, surgeries, and critical medical services
Timeline
Cyclone Ditwah veered, slamming into Sri Lanka instead of India.
Heavy rains pounded Sri Lanka, leaving devastation in Ditwah's wake.
Sri Lanka fights back, seeking global help after Ditwah's deadly strike.
Quotes
Indian High Commission in Sri Lanka
Official statement from the Indian High Commission in Sri Lanka
“Indian Army's Engineering Task Force is working alongside Sri Lankan authorities to restore connectivity along the main, road arteries of Sri Lanka in the wake of devastation caused by Cyclone Ditwah. Work to remove the damaged structures and construct a Bailey Bridge in Kilinochchi on A35 is progressing. Bailey Bridge units were airlifted to Sri Lanka on IAF C17 aircrafts to help restore connectivity.”
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“The fully operational Indian field hospital Mahiyanganaya near Kandy, delivering life-saving treatment to flood-affected communities. Equipped for trauma care, surgeries, ambulance support and critical medical services, the facility ensures urgent healthcare reaches where it matters most.”
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Arun Hemachandra
Deputy Foreign Minister of Sri Lanka
“I would like to express my sincere gratitude to the people and the government of India, especially under the guidance of the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi. The operation Sagar Bandhu is taking place at a full phase and we are very happy about the contributions that we get to Sri Lanka. Thanks a lot for all the essentials, all the technical support, all the immediate assistance that we are getting from the Indian military, Indian government as well as the Indian people.”
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Sources
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