Cyclone Ditwah Triggers Deadly Floods in Sri Lanka
Rescuers in Sri Lanka continue recovery efforts after Cyclone Ditwah battered the island nation on November 28, 2025, killing 355 people and leaving 366 missing. The storm's torrential rains caused catastrophic landslides in central regions and displaced over 500,000 residents, marking the country's worst flooding in a decade.
China Mobilizes Swift Relief Response
The Red Cross Society of China has provided $100,000 in emergency funding to Sri Lanka's relief operations, with additional government assistance en route. Chinese businesses and community groups in Sri Lanka have also raised 10 million Sri Lankan rupees ($32,500) through local donation drives.
International Solidarity Strengthens Recovery Efforts
Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has called for global support during Sunday's national address, emphasizing the need for collaborative reconstruction. The Chinese Embassy in Colombo confirmed ongoing coordination with Sri Lankan authorities to ensure efficient aid distribution.
