Sri Lanka faces its worst natural disaster this year as Cyclone Ditwah's death toll climbed to 355 on December 2, 2025, with 370 people still missing. Rescue teams comb through flood-ravaged communities four days after catastrophic dam breaches submerged entire villages.
Nearly 1 million residents have been affected by the storm, while 200,000 displaced survivors now crowd 1,275 emergency shelters. 🚑 Helicopters airlifted vital supplies to cut-off areas today as crews race to restore power and water services within 72 hours.
"This is our climate crisis reality," said disaster response coordinator Anika Perera, speaking to NewspaperAmigo.com from a flooded Colombo suburb. "But every hour, we're seeing incredible solidarity – locals rescuing neighbors, doctors working 48-hour shifts."
