Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 01:26pm on 28 Nov 2025,Friday India Global
Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed condolences as Cyclone Ditwah claimed 56 lives in Sri Lanka, announcing India's humanitarian response through Operation Sagar Bandhu. Naval vessels INS Vikrant and INS Udaygiri delivered emergency relief materials to Colombo, with India's aircraft carrier being formally deployed for flood rescue operations. External Affairs Minister Jaishankar confirmed further assistance is underway. The cyclone triggered devastating landslides after 300mm rainfall within 24 hours, killing 46 with 23 missing. Over 43,991 people were evacuated to shelters, including rooftop rescues. Schools closed, trains suspended, and stock exchange halted trading. Modi stated India remains ready to scale up aid, guided by the Neighbourhood First policy and Vision MAHASAGAR, standing firmly with its closest maritime neighbor.
