(MENAFN) Sri Lanka has declared a state of emergency following Cyclone Ditwah, which has led to at least 330 fatalities due to severe flooding and landslides.

According to reports, the country’s disaster management authorities have sheltered around 108,000 people in temporary facilities, while more than 370 individuals are still missing. The cyclone has destroyed an estimated 20,000 homes and displaced over 196,000 residents, marking one of the most devastating weather-related disasters in recent memory. The hardest-hit regions include Kandy and Badulla, where many areas remain inaccessible.

The Sri Lankan government has called on the international community for aid to assist those affected. The cyclone initially struck the eastern coast on Friday and has since moved away from the island. Relief and rescue efforts are being obstructed by power outages, landslides, and blocked roads.

India has provided urgent humanitarian support, sending 10 tons of disaster relief supplies via an IAF aircraft and deploying a medical team to assist on the ground. The National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) from India is working alongside Sri Lankan authorities to aid rescue and relief operations. Additionally, helicopters from the Indian aircraft carrier INS Vikrant, currently stationed in Colombo, are being used to support ongoing rescue efforts.

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