Sri Lanka Thanks India for Cyclone Relief Support
Colombo
Sri Lankan MP Namal Rajapaksa on Monday expressed gratitude to India for its ongoing relief efforts under Operation Sagar Bandhu following Cyclone Ditwah. He met Indian High Commissioner to Sri Lanka, Santosh Jha, acknowledging India’s swift humanitarian response.
Rajapaksa shared on X, “Called on the Indian High Commissioner Santosh Jha to express our heartfelt thanks for India’s swift support during the Sri Lanka floods. India has consistently been our first responder in difficult times. Grateful to the Government and people of India.”
The Indian High Commission confirmed that India will continue its support to help Sri Lanka rebuild and recover. Earlier on Sunday, India sent around 1,000 tonnes of aid, including food and clothes, with 300 tonnes reaching Colombo via three Indian Naval ships. The relief materials were handed over to Sri Lanka’s Minister for Trade, Commerce, Food Security, and Cooperative Development, Wasantha Samarasinghe.
In addition to delivering aid, Indian Army Engineers joined Sri Lankan engineers and the Road Development Authority to remove a damaged bridge on the Paranthan–Karachchi–Mullaitivu (A35) road in Kilinochchi district. This joint effort aims to restore vital connectivity in cyclone-affected regions.
Operation Sagar Bandhu, launched by India on November 28, provides search and rescue as well as Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) support in the aftermath of Cyclone Ditwah, which caused severe flooding, landslides, and widespread damage.
High Commissioner Jha also met Sri Lankan Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath and corporate leaders associated with the ‘Rebuilding Sri Lanka Fund’ to discuss ongoing assistance and long-term rehabilitation. India’s multifaceted support underscores its commitment to stand with Sri Lanka in relief, recovery, and reconstruction during this challenging period.
