Indian Air Force, in close coordination with Sri Lankan authorities evacuated 45 stranded individuals, including six critically injured persons and four infants from Sri Lanka’s disaster-hit Kotmale region. Among those rescued were 12 Indian nationals and a large group of foreign nationals from multiple countries, alongside Sri Lankan citizens.

To strengthen relief operations on the ground, the Indian Air Force also airlifted 57 Sri Lankan Army personnel into the affected zone to support ongoing rescue and clearance efforts. The Air Force also inducted Bhishm capsule and Medical team while rescuing 323 Indian National back to India till 8:00 PM.