India as first responder following Sri Lankan cyclone

India has extended urgent HADR support to Sri Lanka in the aftermath of Cyclone Ditwah. India has provided 4.5 tons of dry rations, 2 tons of fresh rations, and other essential relief items from INS Vikrant and INS Udaygiri to assist affected families.

A C-130 J plane carrying approx 12 tons of humanitarian aid including tents, tarpaulins, blankets, hygiene kits, and ready-to-eat food items landed in Colombo today morning.

An IL-76 carrying 9 T Relief Material, 80 NDRF personnel, 4 canines, 8 T NDRF HADR equipment landed in Colombo today morning.


Two Chetak helicopters from INS Vikrant participating in Search and Rescue Operations with SriLanka Air Force personnel onboard.

High Commission of India in Colombo is assisting stranded Indian passengers at Bandaranaike International Airport, Colombo. In the wake of severe air traffic disruptions, Indian passengers facing difficulties are being provided food, water and other assistance.

INS Sukanya left Vishakapatnam with relief material and is expected to reach Sri Lanka soon.