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Cyclone Ditwah Devastates Sri Lanka: 69 Dead, Thousands Displaced

11/29/2025

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Cyclone Ditwah has caused extensive damage in Sri Lanka, killing 69 people and leaving 34 missing.
Rescue operations are ongoing as troops use helicopters and boats to reach marooned individuals.
More than 200,000 people have been affected and 18,000 have been relocated to temporary shelters.
Some areas have received up to 360 mm of rain in 24 hours.
India has offered additional aid as the cyclone moves toward Tamil Nadu.

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Cyclone Ditwah has caused extensive damage in Sri Lanka, killing 69 people and leaving 34 missing.
Rescue operations are ongoing as troops use helicopters and boats to reach marooned individuals.
More than 200,000 people have been affected and 18,000 have been relocated to temporary shelters.
Some areas have received up to 360 mm of rain in 24 hours.
India has offered additional aid as the cyclone moves toward Tamil Nadu.