US EditionSri Lanka issues landslide warnings as cyclone toll hits 618
More than two million people, nearly 10% of Sri Lanka's population, have been affected by floods and landslides triggered by Cyclone Ditwah, with ongoing rainfall increasing risks.
- Cyclone Ditwah in Sri Lanka has caused 638 deaths and affected over 2 million people, as reported by the Disaster Management Centre.
- India's medical team is supporting Sri Lanka by operating a field hospital, treating over 1,250 patients, according to the Indian Army.
- The Indian Army has established a field hospital in Mahiyanganaya to support affected communities, treating over 1,250 people, as stated by the Indian Army.
- The International Monetary Fund is reviewing Sri Lanka's request for $200 million in emergency financing, as stated by Evan Papageorgiou, IMF mission chief.
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Cyclone Ditwah Leaves Millions Affected as Sri Lanka Faces Widespread Flooding, Displacement, and Rising Health Risks
On 30th November 2025 in Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, Sri Lanka Army rescue boats transported villagers stranded near the Kelani River to safer locations. People boarded the boats carrying their essential items, hoping to escape the dangerous flood levels surrounding their homes. Credit: UNICEF/InceptChangeBy Oritro KarimUNITED NATIONS, Dec 9 2025 (IPS) In late November, Cyclone Ditwah made landfall in Sri Lanka and southern India, bringing heavy rainfa…
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Khaleej TimesSri Lanka doubles troops for flood disaster recovery
Sri Lanka has almost doubled its military deployment to regions struck by a cyclone that has killed 627, sending tens of thousands of troops to help areas hit by a wave of destruction, the army said Monday.
Sri Lanka, ravaged by cyclone Ditwah a week ago, is experiencing its greatest natural disaster in 25 years. And since Friday, new rains have raised fears that the situation will worsen.
Cyclone Ditwah in Sri Lanka: Death Toll Rises to 627, Several Hundred Missing After Cyclonic Storm’s Fury in Country
Cyclone Ditwah has resulted in relentless rain, flash floods and landslides across the island, causing river levels to rise to historic highs, submerging entire towns and causing loss in critical infrastructure. Cyclone Ditwah in Sri Lanka: Death Toll Rises to 627, Several Hundred Missing After Cyclonic Storm’s Fury in Country.
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