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Headline: India Extends Support to Sri Lanka After Cyclone Ditwah Claims Hundreds of Lives
Colombo, Sri Lanka – December 8, 2025 – India has reaffirmed its commitment to assisting Sri Lanka in its recovery efforts following the devastating impact of Cyclone Ditwah, which has claimed the lives of at least 627 people and left 190 missing.
Indian envoy Santosh Jha met with Sri Lankan politician Namal Rajapaksa today to reiterate New Delhi’s support. The meeting occurred as Sri Lanka grapples with catastrophic floods and landslips that have severely impacted the nation’s infrastructure.
“Namal thanked India for the ongoing relief and rescue efforts under Operation Sagar Bandhu,” the Indian High Commission said in a statement. Jha assured Rajapaksa that India will continue to support the people of Sri Lanka in their rebuilding and recovery efforts.
India was the first to respond to Sri Lanka’s international appeal for assistance after the cyclone struck on November 16th. Operation Sagar Bandhu has provided humanitarian assistance across land and air, focusing on emergency response and medical care. The disaster has strained Sri Lanka’s disaster-response capacity, prompting aid from several countries.
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