The Disaster Management Centre reports that over 43,900 people from 12,313 families have been affected by the extreme weather conditions, with 20 out of 25 districts severely impacted.
Cyclone Ditwah has wrought havoc in Sri Lanka, claiming at least 56 lives and leaving dozens missing amid widespread flooding and landslides.
The Disaster Management Centre reports that over 43,900 people from 12,313 families have been affected by the extreme weather conditions, with 20 out of 25 districts severely impacted.
The situation is dire, with rivers overflowing, roads blocked, and power outages affecting 25-30% of the region. The Irrigation Department has issued a red-level flood warning for the Kelani River basin, posing a severe risk to Colombo and surrounding areas.
India has launched ‘Operation Sagar Bandhu’ to assist Sri Lanka, deploying INS Vikrant and INS Udaigiri to deliver relief materials. The Indian High Commission has provided 4.5 tonnes of dry rations and 2 tonnes of fresh rations, with more aid on the way .
The government has declared a public holiday, closing schools and offices, and urging residents in vulnerable areas to evacuate. The death toll is expected to rise as rescue operations continue.
Cyclone Ditwah touched down early Friday morning, mainly hitting the eastern and central parts of the island. It had winds of about 65 km/h (40 mph). Heavy rain usually comes before and after a cyclone or storm makes landfall. Sri Lanka got over 300mm (11.8in) of rain between Thursday and Friday, causing floods and landslides that killed many people.
Cyclone Ditwah touched down early Friday morning, mainly hitting the eastern and central parts of the island. It had winds of about 65 km/h (40 mph). Heavy rain usually comes before and after a cyclone or storm makes landfall. Sri Lanka got over 300mm (11.8in) of rain between Thursday and Friday, causing floods and landslides that killed many people.
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