Top Sri Lankan leaders have thanked India for rapid humanitarian assistance following the destruction caused by Cyclone Ditwah.

Cyclone Ditwah, which triggered heavy rains, floods and landslides, has caused widespread destruction in Sri Lanka, killing 334 people and displacing lakhs of others. Nearly 400 remain missing as rescue operations enter their fifth day.

Torrential downpours and high winds struck large parts of the island nation as Cyclone Ditwah churned northwest toward India.

India launched 'Operation Sagar Bandhu' to aid Sri Lanka following the devastation triggered by Cyclone Ditwah. Swinging into swift action, India has helped its neighbour with HADR operations, rescue and relief, to provide aid and assistance to the country.

IMD Alert Rains, Weather Forecast Today for Tamil Nadu, Chennai, Puducherry, Andhra Pradesh Live Updates: Heavy to very heavy rainfall is likely to continue at a few places in Southern parts of India throughout Sunday,

Sri Lanka has announced free of charge visa extension for tourists stranded in the country after Cyclone Ditwah.

India wraps up the final phase of evacuations under Operation Sagar Bandhu as the last group of stranded passengers leaves Colombo, chanting “Bharat Mata ki jai\". Relief efforts and flights continue to support Cyclone Ditwah-hit Sri Lanka.

India deployed specialised rescue teams and emergency supplies after Cyclone Ditwah led to major flooding and landslides in Sri Lanka’s eastern region.

India ramps up humanitarian aid in Sri Lanka after Cyclone Ditwah, deploying Navy, Air Force, and NDRF for rescues, relief supplies, and evacuation of stranded citizens.