An aerial view reveals homes partially submerged in floodwaters after heavy rainfall at Kaduwela on the outskirts of Colombo in Sri Lanka on November 29, 2025. The nation declared a state of emergency and appealed for worldwide help. Photograph Credit score: AFP
A complete of 177 folks, who have been stranded in cyclone Ditwah-hit Sri Lankareturned to Tamil Nadu on Sunday (November 30, 2025) morning.
Chief Minister MK Stalin, on Sunday, introduced that the Tamil Nadu authorities was ready to affix the Authorities of India to increase aid measures to the neighboring island nation wherein the cyclone has left behind an enormous path of destruction.
“Neighboring Sri Lanka has witnessed an enormous catastrophe because of cyclone Ditwah. The Sri Lankan persons are struggling, as greater than 100 folks have died and a number of other areas have been severely affected. Whereas expressing deep condolences to those that have died within the pure catastrophe, the folks of Tamil Nadu stand by the folks of Sri Lanka of their large struggling,” Mr. Stalin mentioned in an announcement.
Within the assertion, Mr. Stalin mentioned {that a} complete of 177 folks, together with 60 girls and 4 kids, who have been stranded in Sri Lanka, have been delivered to Tamil Nadu on Sunday morning. “The Tamil Nadu authorities is ready to increase a serving to hand to the folks of Sri Lanka, who’ve been affected by cyclone Ditwah by offering aid supplies, together with meals and medicines,” Mr. Stalin mentioned.
The Chief Minister mentioned that he has instructed Chief Secretary N. Muruganandam to represent a committee of officers who would coordinate with the Authorities of India to increase aid measures to the folks of Sri Lanka.
Printed – November 30, 2025 02:42 pm IST