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India Aids Cyclone-Hit Sri Lanka with Vital Bridge

12/5/2025

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India provides humanitarian aid to cyclone-hit Sri Lanka under Operation Sagar Bandhu.
On December 3, 2025, an Indian Air Force C-17 airlifted a 65-tonne Bailey Bridge to Colombo.
The bridge will reconnect isolated regions affected by flooding and landslides.
Cyclone Ditwah caused at least 479 fatalities and affected 1.4 million people, with relief including nine tonnes of supplies and rescue operations by Indian Air Force helicopters.

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Story summary

India provides humanitarian aid to cyclone-hit Sri Lanka under Operation Sagar Bandhu.
On December 3, 2025, an Indian Air Force C-17 airlifted a 65-tonne Bailey Bridge to Colombo.
The bridge will reconnect isolated regions affected by flooding and landslides.
Cyclone Ditwah caused at least 479 fatalities and affected 1.4 million people, with relief including nine tonnes of supplies and rescue operations by Indian Air Force helicopters.