Cyclone Ditwah disrupts life in TN's Ramanathapuram, rail services suspended

IANS | November 29, 2025 1:18 PM

Chennai, Nov 29 (IANS) The advancing Cyclone Ditwah threw life out of gear along Tamil Nadu's Ramanathapuram coast on Saturday, unleashing high tides, strong winds, and persistent rain that disrupted transport networks, damaged fishing infrastructure, and forced the evacuation of vulnerable coastal residents.

NDRF deploys teams to Sri Lanka under 'Op Sagar Bandhu' for Cyclone Ditwah relief

IANS | November 29, 2025 11:29 AM

Colombo, Nov 29 (IANS) The National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) on Saturday deployed two specialised rescue teams to Sri Lanka under 'Operation Sagar Bandhu' to assist in relief and rescue efforts following Cyclone Ditwah. The teams, comprising 80 trained rescuers and four canines, departed at 4:06 a.m. from the Hindon Airbase aboard an Indian Air Force IL-76 aircraft. The contingent is led by Commandant P.K. Tiwary of the 8th Battalion. An Indian Air Force C-130 J plane carrying approx 12 tonnes of humanitarian aid, including tents, tarpaulins, blankets, hygiene kits, and ready-to-eat food items also landed in Colombo.