Pakistan has dispatched an additional 200 tons of humanitarian aid to Sri Lanka, following the devastating impact of Cyclone Ditwah. The relief shipment includes tents, blankets, quilts, mosquito nets, camping lamps, mats, life jackets, inflatable boats, medicines, and more. The consignment is expected to arrive in Sri Lanka on December 13, 2025, to assist with […]
Cyclone Ditwah
Sri Lanka pledges $33,000 aid after Cyclone Ditwah
Sri Lanka announced a $33,000 aid package to help survivors rebuild homes after Cyclone Ditwah. The cyclone has killed 607 people, 214 remain missing, and over two million residents have been affected. Authorities warned that heavy rain, flooding, and landslides may continue. The government will provide up to 10 million rupees ($33,000) per family to […]
Sri Lanka Landslide Crisis Worsens After Cyclone Ditwah
Sri Lanka landslide alerts were issued Friday as Cyclone Ditwah caused deadly mudslides and floods. Authorities confirmed 607 deaths and over 2 million people affected. The central hills remain highly unstable after heavy rain. Residents in high-risk areas were told not to return home. President Anura Kumara Dissanayake called this the nation’s most challenging natural […]
Cyclone Ditwah strikes Sri Lanka’s tourism season
Cyclone Ditwah has severely affected Sri Lanka’s peak tourism season, which runs from November to January, killing nearly 500 people and damaging homes, roads, and key infrastructure across the island. Small operators like Herath Gedara Rohan Anil Kumara, who ran a three-bedroom homestay in Sri Lanka’s hill country, have been forced to cancel all bookings, […]
Flood-hit Sri Lanka receives Pakistan’s urban rescue team
Pakistan has dispatched an urban search and rescue team to Sri Lanka following Cyclone Ditwah, which has caused severe flooding and landslides, killing over 400 people. A Pakistan Air Force C-130 aircraft carrying 47 team members and 6.5 tons of essential equipment left Islamabad on Wednesday to assist in relief efforts. NDMA Chairman Lt Gen […]
Sri Lanka cyclone toll rises to 355, hundreds missing
COLOMBO – Rescuers in Sri Lanka are working around the clock to deliver aid and clear roads after Cyclone Ditwah swept across the island, leaving 355 dead and 366 missing. The cyclone brought heavy rains and strong winds, triggering floods and landslides in the central hilly region, affecting more than half a million people. Read […]
Rapid floods overwhelm Sri Lanka’s capital
KOLONNAWA, Sri Lanka – Heavy rains and surging waters from the Kelani River have left residents of Sri Lanka’s northern capital stunned, as rapid floods inundated homes and disrupted lives. The floods followed Cyclone Ditwah, which had already moved on, catching many off guard despite repeated warnings from authorities. Read More: Pakistan navy sends lifesaving […]
Sri Lanka floods death toll rises to 334 as Cyclone Ditwah wreaks havoc
COLOMBO: The death toll from floods and landslides caused by Cyclone Ditwah in Sri Lanka has risen sharply to 334, with nearly 400 people still missing, authorities said on Sunday. The Disaster Management Centre (DMC) described it as the worst natural disaster to hit the island in two decades, affecting over 1.3 million people nationwide. […]
Sri Lanka reels as cyclone deaths surge to 159
Sri Lanka is struggling with severe flooding after Cyclone Ditwah devastated large parts of the country, raising the death toll to 159 and leaving 203 people missing. Authorities warned that northern Colombo faces a major flood as rising water in the Kelani River threatens surrounding communities. Despite the cyclone moving away, heavy upstream rains continue […]
Pakistan navy sends lifesaving aid to cyclone-hit Sri Lanka
Pakistan Navy’s ship PNS Saif arrived at Colombo Port with emergency humanitarian aid for communities devastated by Cyclone Ditwah, which has caused massive flooding across Sri Lanka. The mission delivered food staples, MREs, medical supplies and essential items to support thousands struggling in the aftermath of the disaster. Officials said the relief goods were formally […]