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    Sri Lanka Faces Massive Recovery Challenge as Cyclone Ditwah Devastation Deepens

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    Yugcharan News | December 3, 2025 | Colombo

    Sri Lanka is preparing for one of its most difficult recovery operations in decades as the full scale of destruction caused by Cyclone Ditwah becomes clearer. The disaster has already claimed 479 lives, while more than 350 people remain unaccounted for, making it one of the deadliest tragedies since the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami.

    Entire neighbourhoods have been submerged or swept away after days of relentless rain and landslides. Rescue teams working in remote areas have reported finding villages buried under layers of mud, raising fears that the casualty numbers could rise further.


    State of Emergency and Global Appeal

    The Sri Lankan government declared a nationwide emergency earlier this week and has appealed for international assistance to support ongoing rescue efforts, temporary shelters, and essential supplies. Flood-hit districts around Colombo and central Sri Lanka remain the worst affected.

    Aerial images show vast stretches of land underwater, with homes, roads, and farmlands washed out. Many families have been displaced, and thousands are currently staying in relief camps set up across affected areas.


    Rescue Efforts Continue Amid Difficult Terrain

    Emergency responders say unstable terrain, blocked roads, and continuous rainfall are slowing down rescue operations. Military teams, police units, and volunteers are working round-the-clock to reach cut-off communities, often relying on boats and helicopters.

    Authorities warn that the coming days are critical as search operations continue in heavily impacted regions.


    A Long Road to Recovery

    With communication lines damaged and essential services disrupted in several districts, the government has acknowledged that recovery will be a prolonged process. Rebuilding homes, restoring infrastructure, and supporting families who have lost everything are expected to be major challenges in the months ahead.

    Despite the hardships, relief organisations and local communities have begun mobilising support, offering food, medical aid, and temporary shelter to those affected.

     

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