Sri Lanka’s Death Toll Rises to 153, Nearly 200 Missing as Cyclone Ditwah Ravages Island

Sri Lanka's death toll from Cyclone Ditwah reached 153, with 191 missing. Official data shows 774,724 individuals from 217,263 families affected across 25 districts; 100,898 are in 798 evacuation centers. Rescue operations involve Sri Lankan military and Indian teams. The Maldives, under President Muizzu, pledged USD 50,000 and 25,000 tuna cases. A national telethon is scheduled for 30 November 2025 from 9:00 AM to 1:00 AM.

Sri Lanka's death toll from Cyclone Ditwah reached 153, with 191 missing. Official data shows 774,724 individuals from 217,263 families affected across 25 districts; 100,898 are in 798 evacuation centers. Rescue operations involve Sri Lankan military and Indian teams. The Maldives, under President Muizzu, pledged USD 50,000 and 25,000 tuna cases. A national telethon is scheduled for 30 November 2025 from 9:00 AM to 1:00 AM.

Sri Lanka's death toll from Cyclone Ditwah reached 153, with 191 missing. Official data shows 774,724 individuals from 217,263 families affected across 25 districts; 100,898 are in 798 evacuation centers. Rescue operations involve Sri Lankan military and Indian teams. The Maldives, under President Muizzu, pledged USD 50,000 and 25,000 tuna cases. A national telethon is scheduled for 30 November 2025 from 9:00 AM to 1:00 AM.

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