Cyclone Ditwah brings worst flooding in decades to Sri Lanka, killing hundreds

Dec 1, 2025 - 11:00
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Cyclone Ditwah brings worst flooding in decades to Sri Lanka, killing hundreds
According to the UN relief coordination office, OCHA, 998,918 people across all 25 districts have now been affected, with 212 deaths reported and 218 people missing. More than 180,000 people from over 51,000 families are sheltering in 1,094 government-run safety centres as search and rescue efforts continue. Cyclone Ditwah made landfall on 28 November before […]