Cyclone Aftermath in Sri Lanka
Mujib Mashal, our South Asia bureau chief, takes us to Kandy in Sri Lanka, which suffered the worst of the devastation from last month’s cyclone.
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Lankan Army Appreciates Work of Indian Army Engineers In Restoring Bridge In Jaffna
The Sri Lankan Army has expressed deep appreciation for the exemplary efforts of Indian Army Engineers in restoring a vital bridge in Jaffna following the devastation wrought by Cyclone Ditwah. Lieutenant General BKGM Lasantha Rodrigo, Commander of the Sri Lankan Army, personally visited the Chilaw Bridge site on Friday to witness the ongoing work amidst challenging weather conditions.He
‘Not normal’: Climate crisis supercharged deadly monsoon floods in Asia
Cyclones like those in Indonesia, Sri Lanka and Malaysia that killed 1,750 are ‘alarming new reality’The climate crisis supercharged the deadly storms that killed more than 1,750 people in Asia by making downpours more intense and flooding worse, scien…
Indian Army Accelerates Bridge Restoration, Medical Aid In Sri Lanka Under Op Sagar Bandhu
The Indian Army has intensified its efforts to provide humanitarian assistance to Sri Lanka following the devastating impact of Cyclone Ditwah under Operation Sagar Bandhu. The operation reflects a deep commitment to neighbourly support and goodwill, prioritising rapid restoration of essential infrastructure and delivery of medical aid.The Engineer Task Force (ETF) has taken the lead in
India Augments Naval Humanitarian Aid To Sri Lanka Under Operation Sagar Bandhu Following Cyclone Ditwah
India has intensified its humanitarian assistance to Sri Lanka in the wake of the recent devastation caused by Cyclone Ditwah. As part of Operation Sagar Bandhu, the Indian Navy has deployed four additional ships laden with essential relief supplies to support affected communities across the island nation.The new naval deployment includes INS Gharial, along with three Landing Craft Utility
Ruined Rice Fields and Broken Rail Lines: Sri Lanka Counts Cost of Cyclone
Officials estimate the damage runs into billions of dollars, a headache for the island nation just recovering from an economic crash.
C-17 Airlifts Para Field Hospital To Colombo, Army Deploys Integrated Task Force To Aid Sri Lanka
India’s armed forces have intensified humanitarian assistance to Sri Lanka under Operation Sagar Bandhu following the devastation wrought by Cyclone Ditwah, which triggered severe flooding, landslides, and infrastructure collapse across the island nation.A C-17 Globemaster transport aircraft of the Indian Air Force airlifted a fully equipped para field hospital from Agra, along with 73 medical
‘Ridiculous’: India Calls Out Pakistan’s ‘Misinformation’ On Sri Lanka Aid Flight Clearance
India has formally rejected claims by Pakistan alleging that New Delhi delayed granting overflight clearance for a Pakistani aircraft carrying humanitarian aid to Sri Lanka. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) described Pakistan’s assertion as “ridiculous” and an attempt to spread misinformation.The MEA clarified that Pakistan’s request for permission to use Indian airspace was received at
Sri Lankan Thanks ‘Indian Jawans’ For Relief Efforts During Cyclone Ditwah: ‘Forever Grateful’
Cyclone Ditwah has caused severe flooding and landslides across Sri Lanka, marking one of the worst natural disasters on the island in recent decades.More than 400 people have been reported dead or missing, with districts such as Gampaha, Colombo, Puttalam, Mannar, Trincomalee, and Batticaloa facing significant destruction. Inland areas like Kandy, Badulla, and Matale also suffered heavily from
Global heating and other human activity are making Asia’s floods more lethal
Much improved response systems are struggling to cope with ever more powerful and destructive stormsFamilies stranded on the their rooftops. Homes buried by fast-flowing mud. Jagged brown craters scarring lush green hillsides.The scenes are the result …