By PTI December 1, 2025, 9:30:56 PM IST (Published)
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday spoke to Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake and assured him of continued support in rehabilitation efforts across regions affected by Cyclone Ditwah.
In the telephone conversation, Modi expressed condolences for the loss of life and devastation in Sri Lanka and said the people of India stood in firm solidarity with the island nation in this hour of need.
President Dissanayake conveyed deep gratitude for India’s assistance, appreciating the swift deployment of rescue teams and relief material, an official statement said. He also conveyed the appreciation of the people of Sri Lanka for India’s timely and effective response.
“The Prime Minister assured President Dissanayake of India’s continued support to Sri Lanka under the ongoing Operation Sagar Bandhu, providing rescue and relief to distressed persons,” the statement said.
Modi said India, in line with its Vision MAHASAGAR and its role as the ‘First Responder’, will continue to extend necessary assistance as Sri Lanka undertakes rehabilitation, resumes public services, and works to restore livelihoods across impacted regions. The two leaders agreed to remain in close touch.
Cyclone Ditwah, which struck parts of Sri Lanka last week, affected 1,151,776 people from 316,366 families. The death toll from floods and landslides caused by the cyclone rose to 366, with 367 reported missing as of 6 pm on Monday.
