Sri Lanka Battered by Cyclone as Death Toll Climbs to 69

New York Times - WorldCenter-LeftEN 3 min read 100% complete by Pamodi Waravita and Mujib MashalNovember 28, 2025 at 05:37 PM

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Cyclone Ditwah struck Sri Lanka on Friday, November 28, 2025, bringing torrential rain and high winds that caused widespread flooding and landslides. The cyclone, which is moving northwest toward India, has resulted in a death toll of at least 69, with officials warning the number could rise. Over 200,000 people have been affected, with damaged homes, flooded fields, and infrastructure disruptions including suspended rail services, blocked highways, and power outages. The main international airport near Colombo diverted flights, government offices are closed, and school holidays have been extended. Sri Lanka's meteorological department expects the cyclone to pass by Saturday evening, but heavy rains are expected to continue after the weekend.

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Colombo ×260% Sri Lanka ×980% Cyclone Ditwah ×7100%

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