Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke with Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake and conveyed condolences over Cyclone Ditwah’s devastation, which has caused massive loss of life and widespread damage. Modi assured sustained Indian support through rescue, relief, and rehabilitation assistance.

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• Cyclone Ditwah caused 355 deaths; 366 people missing
• PM Modi expressed solidarity and condolences to Sri Lanka
• India assisting under Operation Sagar Bandhu framework
• Sri Lanka thanked India for fast rescue teams and relief supplies
• India sent 53 tonnes of aid via Navy ships and IAF aircraft
• 80 NDRF personnel and medical teams deployed for operations
• Helicopters rescued stranded people, including foreign nationals
• Over 150 individuals rescued or assisted in affected regions
• India evacuated 2,000+ Indians stranded in Sri Lanka
• Both leaders to stay in touch as recovery efforts continue