Archive · 1 Dec 2025
Cyclone Ditwah Devastates Sri Lanka, India Launches Rescue
A very strong storm called Cyclone Ditwah hit Sri Lanka, causing lots of damage.
Many people lost their lives, and many more are missing.
The Indian Air Force helped by rescuing over 300 Indian people and many others from different countries.
They used big planes and helicopters to bring them to safety.
India also sent a lot of help, like food, medical supplies, and rescue teams, to Sri Lanka.
The Indian government and the Sri Lankan government worked together to help the people affected by the storm.
The storm also caused problems in parts of India, like Tamil Nadu, with heavy rains and flooding.
Cyclone Ditwah caused widespread destruction in Sri Lanka, with a death toll of 334 and 370 people missing.
The Indian Air Force evacuated over 300 Indian nationals and 30+ foreign nationals from Sri Lanka under Operation Sagar Bandhu.
IAF's IL-76, C-130J, and Mi-17 aircraft were used for evacuations and to deliver 21 tonnes of relief material.
IAF helicopters airlifted 57 Sri Lankan Army personnel and 55 civilians to safer locations, including 4 infants and 6 critically injured patients.
India provided extensive humanitarian assistance, including NDRF personnel, medical teams, and relief supplies, to support Sri Lanka's recovery efforts.
- Who
- Indian Air Force, Sri Lankan authorities, Indian and foreign nationals, Sri Lankan civilians and army personnel, NDRF teams
- What
- Evacuation and rescue operations due to Cyclone Ditwah
- When
- Sunday evening and ongoing
- Where
- Sri Lanka, primarily Colombo, Kotmale, and other affected regions; evacuations to Thiruvananthapuram, India
- Why
- To rescue and provide humanitarian assistance to those affected by Cyclone Ditwah
Sri Lankan Government
Indian Government
International Aid
Sri Lankan Government
Sri Lankan President declared a state of emergency and urged for international aid.
Indian Government
India responded swiftly with Operation Sagar Bandhu, providing humanitarian assistance and rescue operations.
- Cyclone Name
- Cyclone Ditwah
- Death Toll in Sri Lanka
- 334
- Missing Persons in Sri Lanka
- 370
- Affected People in Sri Lanka
- 1,118,929
- Affected Families in Sri Lanka
- 309,607
- Indian Nationals Evacuated
- 300+
- Foreign Nationals Rescued
- 30+
- Relief Material Delivered by India
- 21 tonnes
- NDRF Personnel Deployed
- 300+
- Sri Lankan Army Personnel Evacuated
- 57
- Civilians Evacuated by IAF
- 55
- Helicopter Sorties
- 12
- Aircraft Used by IAF
- IL-76, C-130J, Mi-17
- Operation Name
- Operation Sagar Bandhu
- Starlink Offer
- Free connectivity in Sri Lanka and Indonesia until December 2025
Sources
Video: 300 Indians Evacuated From Cyclone-Hit Sri Lanka By Indian Air Force
Ektaa Kapoor, Chetan Hansraj and Urvashi Dholakia in Colombo for..., their latest update amid Cyclone Ditwah REVEALS...
Cyclone Ditwah weakens near Tamil Nadu coast, but heavy rainfall and disruption continue
Cyclone death toll rises to 334 in Sri Lanka, 370 remain missing
IAF recuses 50+ people form flood-hit Sri Lanka inclusing Pakistani, Bangladeshi citizens
Cyclone Ditwah: Inside India’s Operation Sagar Bandhu to aid flood-ravaged Sri Lanka
