US EditionCyclone Ditwah Disrupts Flight Operations in Tamil Nadu; 300 Indians Stranded at Colombo Airport | All You Need to Know
Close to 300 Indians stranded at Colombo airport face shortages as Indian authorities coordinate relief and repatriation amid cyclone-triggered flight disruptions.
- On November 30, 2025, close to 300 Indian passengers, including about 150 Tamilians, remain stranded at Colombo's Bandaranaike International Airport, with passengers alleging inadequate amenities.
- The India Meteorological Department forecasts Cyclone Ditwah will move toward the North Tamil Nadu–Puducherry coast by early Nov 30 and warned of heavy rain, strong winds and urban flooding risk.
- An Indian Air Force C-130J carrying nearly 12 tonnes of relief materials landed in Colombo under Operation Sagar Bandhu, while Indian Naval Ship Vikrant and Indian Naval Ship Udaygiri delivered 4.5 tonnes of dry rations and 2 tonnes of fresh rations.
- Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin directed the Public Department Secretary to coordinate with the Indian Embassy in Colombo, while officials held discussions with the Indian High Commission as the government sought timely assistance for stranded passengers.
- India has intensified humanitarian support to Sri Lanka under Operation Sagar Bandhu as Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed condolences and the Indian High Commission in Colombo reaffirmed ongoing aid.
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Cyclone Ditwah: Indian Air Force to begin evacuation flights from Colombo at 5 AM tomorrow - The Tribune
The Indian Air Force will begin evacuation flights from Colombo at 5 AM on Tuesday to bring stranded Indian passengers back home, Congress MP Shashi Tharoor said on Saturday.
Cyclone Ditwa has wreaked havoc in Sri Lanka. At least 123 people have lost their lives due to the storm. Relief efforts are underway to help those affected. The storm is currently moving toward India, causing numerous flight cancellations. Nearly 300 Indian passengers have been stranded in Colombo for three days as the cyclone has disrupted all flights.
Cyclone Ditwah: Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin Initiates Urgent Steps To Evacuate Tamils Stranded in Sri Lanka Amid Cyclonic Storm Havoc | 📰 LatestLY
Acting on the Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin’s instructions, the Public Department Secretary has held discussions with officials at the Indian High Commission in Colombo to facilitate the safe return of the stranded people. Sri Lanka has been severely hit by the cyclone, with relentless rain and flooding causing widespread destruction. 📰 Cyclone Ditwah: Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin Initiates Urgent Steps To Evacuate Tamils Stranded in Sri Lanka…
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