Cyclone Ditwah Leaves Millions Affected as Sri Lanka Faces Widespread Flooding, Displacement, and Rising Health Risks By Oritro Karim Copyright © 2025 IPS-Inter Press Service.

https://www.ipsnews.net/2025/12/cyclone-ditwah-leaves-millions-affected-as-sri-lanka-faces-widespread-flooding-displacement-and-rising-health-risks/?utm_source=email_marketing&utm_admin=146128&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=A_New_UN_SecretaryGeneral_Needs_the_Blessings_of_the_US_or_Get_Vetoed_Sindh_Peoples_Housing_Redefine UNITED NATIONS, Dec 9 2025 (IPS) - In late November, Cyclone Ditwah made landfall in Sri Lanka and southern India, bringing heavy rainfall that triggered widespread flooding and devastating landslides. The storm caused extensive damage to civilian infrastructure and resulted in a significant loss of life. Communities have been severely impacted, with limited access to essential services, while humanitarian agencies face challenges in reaching the most vulnerable populations. Copyright © 2025 IPS-Inter Press Service.