The flooding situation in low-lying areas of Sri Lanka worsened on Saturday, prompting authorities to issue evacuation orders for those living along the banks of the Kelani River, which flows into the Indian Ocean from Colombo.

The Indian Air Force promptly deployed one C-130 and one IL-76 from Hindon Air Base on the night of intervening night of Friday and Saturday, airlifting 21 tonnes of relief material

India airlifts 21 tonnes of relief, 80+ NDRF personnel, and critical supplies to Sri Lanka after Cyclone Ditwah, supporting thousands affected by floods and landslides.

India has launched Operation Sagar Bandhu, a Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) initiative, to support Sri Lanka after Cyclone Ditwah triggered severe flooding, landslides and disruption across the island nation.

Sri Lanka expressed deep gratitude to India for humanitarian assistance and disaster relief provided under Operation Sagar Bandhu following Cyclone Ditwah.