Sri Lanka declares emergency as floods wreak havoc across Colombo

Al JazeeraCenterEN 2 min read 100% complete by By News AgenciesNovember 30, 2025 at 01:11 PM

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Sri Lanka declared a state of emergency on November 30, 2025, after Cyclone Ditwah caused devastating floods and mudslides, particularly affecting Colombo and surrounding areas. The disaster has resulted in 193 deaths, 228 missing, and has displaced 147,000 people, destroying over 25,000 homes. Heavy rains upstream continue to flood low-lying areas, exacerbating the crisis. The disaster has created urgent medical needs, including a critical shortage of blood. International aid is being provided by India, Pakistan and Japan. This is Sri Lanka's deadliest natural disaster since 2017.

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Anura Kumara Dissanayake ×280% Sri Lanka ×9100% Colombo ×4100% Cyclone Ditwah ×3100%

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Sri Lanka

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