India has intensified its humanitarian mission in Sri Lanka as the island reels from the devastating impact of Cyclone Ditwah, which has triggered massive floods and landslides. Authorities now confirm 390 deaths and 352 people still missing, while rescue and relief efforts continue across hard-hit districts as access gradually improves. Under Operation Sagar Bandhu, India has expanded medical, rescue, and logistics support, reinforcing its role as Sri Lanka’s First Responder. A C-130J aircraft brought around 10 tonnes of medical supplies, including BHISHM Modular Trauma Cubes, alongside an IAF medical team. Meanwhile, INS Sukanya arrived at Trincomalee port in the eastern province and delivered 12 tonnes of essential relief for immediate distribution.
Akashvani correspondent reports that Rescue operations intensified across Sri Lanka as Indian teams worked alongside Sri Lankan authorities and forces. Indian Air Force MI-17 helicopters evacuated 96 stranded people, including three critically injured survivors from flood hit areas, while delivering over 5.5 tonnes of urgent rations and medical supplies to cut-off communities. On the ground, NDRF teams continued life-saving missions, pulling 43 people-among them infants, pregnant women, and the elderly-from areas unreachable by road. In Badulla, officers recovered one deceased individual from beneath more than five feet of debris, with search efforts still underway. As major rivers threaten to overflow again, India’s Operation Sagar Bandhu remains fully engaged, reinforcing responders and supporting Sri Lanka through its most perilous hours
