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Cyclone Ditwah: Indian Mission assists stranded passengers at Colombo Airp
Updated : 6 months ago IST
The High Commission of India in Colombo said it is providing support to Indian passengers stranded at Bandaranaike International Airport as severe air traffic disruptions continue to affect flights.
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IMD issues red warning in parts of TN, Puducherry as Cyclone Ditwah approa
Updated : 6 months ago IST
India Meteorological Department on Saturday issued a red alert in parts of Tamil Nadu and Puducherry as Cyclone Ditwah approaches closer to the coastal areas.
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Sri Lanka declares emergency as Cyclone Ditwah kills 123, 130 remain missi
Updated : 6 months ago IST
The gazette notification has been issued in the aftermath of the mass destruction left behind by Cyclone Ditwah.
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India sets up emergency help desk in Colombo to assist citizens hit by Cyc
Updated : 6 months ago IST
India's High Commission in Sri Lanka has set up an emergency help desk at Colombo's airport to assist Indians affected by Cyclone Ditwah. Distressed citizens can contact +94 773727832 for support, and the mission is providing food and water to stranded passengers.
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Cyclone Ditwah: Tamil Nadu govt makes arrangements for food, shelter for 1
Updated : 6 months ago IST
Speaking to reporters, Panneerselvam said that inspections were conducted under the supervision of the District Collector to ensure public safety amid heavy rainfall. He added that arrangements have been made to provide accommodation and food for more than one lakh people in the district.
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"27 tons of relief material delivered to Sri Lanka, more on the way," says
Updated : 6 months ago IST
India sent another IAF IL-76 aircraft to Colombo with "9 tons relief material" and "2 Urban Search & Rescue Teams comprising 80 NDRF personnel." Jaishankar said a total of 27 tonnes of aid has been delivered so far under Operation Sagar Bandhu, with more assistance on the way.
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Operation Sagar Bandhu: IAF IL-76 arrives in Sri Lanka with 80 NDRF person
Updated : 6 months, 1 week ago IST
India sent 80 NDRF personnel, equipment and naval relief under Operation Sagar Bandhu to help Sri Lanka, which is facing severe flooding and landslides after Cyclone Ditwah. Sri Lankan authorities have warned of an "unprecedented disaster situation" as river levels continue to rise.
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300 Indian passengers stranded in Colombo for three days as Cyclone Ditwah
Updated : 6 months, 1 week ago IST
Passengers alleged they have been left without adequate food, water, and basic facilities, as operations remain disrupted by severe weather.
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IAF airlifts 21 tonnes of relief material to Sri Lanka under Operation Sag
Updated : 6 months, 1 week ago IST
India launched Operation Sagar Bandhu to aid Sri Lanka after Cyclone Ditwah, deploying IAF aircraft with 21 tonnes of relief material, over 80 NDRF personnel and critical supplies. The mission, detailed in an IAF post on X, reaffirms India's 'Neighbourhood First' commitment.
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Cyclone Ditwah: 54 flights cancelled in Tamil Nadu amid heavy rains, autho
Updated : 6 months, 1 week ago IST
As a precautionary measure against the cyclonic storm and anticipated heavy rainfall affecting the southern and central districts, 16 flights from Chennai to Thoothukudi, Madurai, and Trichy have been cancelled. Similarly, 16 flights from Thoothukudi, Trichy, and Madurai to Chennai were a
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Operation Sagar Bandhu: India dispatches 12 tonnes of humanitarian aid to
Updated : 6 months, 1 week ago IST
India sent nearly 12 tonnes of relief supplies to Sri Lanka under Operation Sagar Bandhu after Cyclone Ditwah. An IAF C-130J aircraft and two naval ships delivered rations and essential aid. PM Modi and EAM Jaishankar said India stands firmly with Sri Lanka and is ready to provide more as
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Heavy rainfall in TN, southern Andhra Pradesh, Puducherry: IMD in the wake
Updated : 6 months, 1 week ago IST
Speaking to ANI on Friday, IMD Director General of Meteorology Dr Mrutyunjay Mohapatra said the cyclonic storm is presently centred over coastal areas of Sri Lanka and adjoining parts of the southwest Bay of Bengal, around 480 km south of Chennai, and is moving in a north-northwestward di
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