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Cyclone Ditwah has caused extensive damage and a rising death toll (currently 474) in Sri Lanka. In response, India has launched “Operation Sagar Bandhu,” a humanitarian aid initiative. As part of this, an Indian Air Force C-17 aircraft delivered critical medical supplies, two field hospitals, and 73 medical personnel to Colombo. Indian teams are actively involved in rescue operations, including airlifting survivors and recovering bodies. The field hospitals will be deployed to areas like Welimada to support humanitarian efforts. Indian rescue teams, including NDRF, are working tirelessly to rescue those trapped in floodwaters and recover bodies from debris.

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India Rushes Medical Aid to Sri Lanka as Cyclone Ditwah Death Toll Climbs

Colombo, Sri Lanka – December 3, 2025 – India has dispatched significant medical aid to Sri Lanka in the wake of the devastation caused by Cyclone Ditwah, which has claimed at least 474 lives. An Indian Air Force C-17 transport aircraft arrived in Colombo carrying critical medicine, advanced medical equipment, and two fully-equipped field hospitals, the Sri Lankan President’s office confirmed.

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar announced the arrival of the aid, which includes over 70 medical personnel comprising doctors, physicians, and other specialists. The aid is part of “Operation Sagar Bandhu,” a Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) initiative launched by India to support Sri Lanka’s recovery.

“India is bringing a rapidly deployable Field Hospital urgently required in Sri Lanka along with 70 personnel, providing healthcare support to disaster-affected areas,” the Indian High Commission in Colombo posted on social media.

One of the field hospitals is scheduled to be deployed in Welimada to support ongoing humanitarian operations.

Indian rescue teams, including personnel from the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), are actively involved in rescue and recovery efforts across multiple sites. IAF Mi-17 helicopters are airlifting relief materials and evacuating survivors. NDRF teams have rescued over 43 people and are working tirelessly to save those trapped in floodwaters. The Indian Mission stated that the teams are prioritizing the evacuation of the most vulnerable under Operation Sagar Bandhu to ensure every life is brought to safety.

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