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Sri Lanka Declares Emergency as Cyclone Leaves 334 Dead

11/30/2025

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Sri Lanka's President Anura Kumara Dissanayake declared a state of emergency after Cyclone Ditwah, with 334 dead and 400 missing.
The Disaster Management Centre reports over 15,000 homes destroyed and 122,000 people displaced into temporary shelters.
Ongoing communication breakdowns hinder rescue efforts, leaving some areas unreported.
International aid has begun, with India delivering relief supplies and Japan pledging assistance.

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Sri Lanka's President Anura Kumara Dissanayake declared a state of emergency after Cyclone Ditwah, with 334 dead and 400 missing.
The Disaster Management Centre reports over 15,000 homes destroyed and 122,000 people displaced into temporary shelters.
Ongoing communication breakdowns hinder rescue efforts, leaving some areas unreported.
International aid has begun, with India delivering relief supplies and Japan pledging assistance.