More heavy rain slows Sri Lanka’s recovery after deadly cyclone

Al JazeeraCenterEN 2 min read 100% complete by By News AgenciesDecember 5, 2025 at 07:57 AM

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Heavy rainfall is hindering Sri Lanka's recovery efforts following Cyclone Ditwah, which struck the island the previous week. As of December 5, 2025, the cyclone had killed at least 486 people, displaced 170,000, and damaged over 50,000 homes, triggering the worst floods in a decade. Ongoing heavy downpours, exceeding 130mm in 15 hours, are complicating cleanup and reconstruction, with further rain expected. President Dissanayake described the disaster as the nation's most challenging and the rescue operation as the most difficult in its history. The disaster is part of a larger regional flooding event that has impacted several countries in Asia.

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Anura Kumara Dissanayake ×280% Sri Lanka ×9100% Cyclone Ditwah ×4100%

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Sri Lanka

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