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UAE dispatches search-and-rescue teams, over 20 tonnes of relief aid to su
Updated : 5 months, 3 weeks ago IST
In response to the severe flooding that has struck several regions of Sri Lanka, the UAE has launched urgent humanitarian operations, deploying specialised search-and-rescue teams and sending more than 20 tonnes of emergency relief supplies.
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IAF C-17 carrying 70 medical personnel arrives in Colombo to support Sri L
Updated : 5 months, 3 weeks ago IST
India sent medical teams, helicopters and relief supplies to Sri Lanka after Cyclone Ditwah. A C-17 aircraft delivered a field hospital, while IAF helicopters evacuated people and supplied aid. Officials said over 1.4 million people are affected, and India's High Commissioner reviewed ong
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India expeditiously clears Pak flight to send aid to Sri Lanka; rejects 'b
Updated : 5 months, 3 weeks ago IST
The request for overflight was submitted by Pakistan at approximately 1300 hrs (IST) on Monday, seeking same-day permission to fly over Indian airspace. Given the purpose of the request--to provide humanitarian assistance to Sri Lanka--India processed the request with exceptional speed, o
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Operation Sagar Bandhu: Last batch of Indian passengers arrive back home
Updated : 5 months, 3 weeks ago IST
The last batch of stranded passengers at the Bandarnaike International Airport in Colombo have arrived back home, as shared by the High Commissioner of India in Sri Lanka.
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"27 tons of relief material delivered to Sri Lanka, more on the way," says
Updated : 5 months, 3 weeks 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 : 5 months, 3 weeks 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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Over 600 families in Sri Lanka affected by floods, landslides
Updated : 4 years ago IST
Colombo [Sri Lanka], May 15 (ANI): Sri Lanka's Disaster Management Center (DMC) on Sunday said that over 600 families in the Island nation have been affected by floods and landslides as the rainy weather prevails in the country.
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Sri Lanka: Death toll from adverse weather rises to 11
Updated : 8 years ago IST
Colombo [Sri Lanka], May 24 (ANI): According to the National Disaster Management Center (DMC), around 11 people have died and over 100,000 were affected from the floods and landslides caused due to heavy rains in Sri Lanka.
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Sri Lanka floods: Death toll rises to 164, 111 still missing
Updated : 8 years, 9 months ago IST
New York [U.S.], May. 29 (ANI): The death toll in the deadly Sri Lankan floods has risen to 164, while 111 remain missing
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