Cyclone Ditwah: The Devastation Remembered

The day Cyclone Ditwah made landfall remains one of the darkest chapters in Sri Lanka’s history. This is a chronicle of the relentless winds, catastrophic floods, and widespread destruction — and the resilience of the Sri Lankan people.

🌊 Coastal & Inland Flooding

Record-breaking rainfall and storm surges caused flash floods.

⚡ Infrastructure Collapse

High winds toppled towers and severed roads.

🌾 Agricultural Ruin

Paddy, tea, and coconut plantations devastated.

🏠 Humanitarian Crisis

Hundreds of thousands displaced; health crises followed.

📸 Ditwah’s Footprint

2025-12-05

🚨 Cyclone Ditwah Status Update

Date: 2025‑12‑06 | Time: 00:10 IST

Death toll: Official reports confirm 607 people dead across Sri Lanka.
Missing persons: More than 200 still unaccounted for in landslide and flood‑hit areas.
Displaced families: Over 586,000 families affected, with thousands in temporary shelters.
Relief efforts: Government and community drives continue nationwide, including Thurstan Yuthukama 2.0.

📎 Source: Ada Derana Sinhala

🚨 Cyclone Ditwah Status Update

Date: 2025‑12‑07 | Time: 08:55 IST

Death toll: Official reports confirm 618 people dead across Sri Lanka.
Missing persons: Hundreds still unaccounted for in landslide and flood‑hit areas.
Displaced families: Over 1.4 million affected, with more than 218,000 in government shelters.
Relief efforts: International aid continues, including Indian Air Force medical teams and mobile hospitals.

📎 Source: Al Jazeera