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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.
As Sri Lanka reels from severe flooding and landslides triggered by Cyclone Ditwah, India has intensified its humanitarian response under Operation Sagar Bandhu. On Monday, the Indian Naval Ship (INS) Sukanya arrived at Trincomalee port carrying essential relief
India is actively assisting Sri Lanka after Cyclone Ditwah. The National Disaster Response Force is providing critical aid and recovering landslide casualties. Indian Air Force helicopters are conducting rescue missions,
Top Sri Lankan leaders have thanked India for rapid humanitarian assistance following the destruction caused by Cyclone Ditwah.
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.
India successfully evacuated its final group of citizens from Sri Lanka amid the ongoing crisis caused by Cyclone Ditwah., India News, Times Now
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.
According to IMD, the Cyclone Ditwah is likely to cross the north Tamil Nadu-Puducherry coast by early November 30.| India News