Tropical Cyclone Ditwah has brought intense rainfall and strong winds to various parts of Sri Lanka in recent days.
The cyclone made landfall near the eastern coast before moving back over the Bay of Bengal toward southern India.
Heavy downpours triggered widespread flooding across low-lying districts including Colombo and its surrounding suburbs.
Rivers like the Kelani have overflowed their banks, submerging neighborhoods and farmlands in several provinces.
Landslides occurred on steep hillsides in central areas such as Badulla, blocking local roads and pathways.
Over half a million residents in Colombo and Gampaha districts have been moved to safer locations.
Evacuation centers in schools and community halls are providing shelter for thousands of displaced families.
Strong gusts disrupted operations at Bandaranaike International Airport, diverting flights to nearby Indian cities.
The irrigation department warns of continued high water levels in the Kelani River basin for the next few days.
Rescue teams are using boats to navigate flooded streets and reach homes in affected urban areas.
Helicopters are delivering food packages and clean water to remote villages cut off by rising waters.
Power outages have impacted large sections of the capital, with crews working to restore electricity lines.
Communication networks remain unreliable in many rural districts, complicating coordination efforts.
The Disaster Management Centre has set up field kitchens to serve hot meals at every relief center.
Mobile medical units are operating in evacuation sites to provide check-ups and essential supplies.
Heavy machinery is clearing mud and debris from highways connecting Colombo to inland regions.
Tea plantations in the central highlands face challenges from soil erosion caused by the heavy rains.
Coastal areas in the east report wave surges that flooded small fishing harbors and markets.
Satellite images show vast areas of eastern and western Sri Lanka covered in brown floodwater.
Environmental specialists note that seasonal monsoon patterns intensified the cyclone's rainfall effects.
Weather stations forecast easing conditions as the system shifts away from the island nation.
The government has declared a state of emergency to streamline aid distribution across provinces.
International partners including India have sent relief materials like tents and water-purification kits.
Community volunteers are sorting donations of clothes and blankets at collection points in Colombo.
Local residents are sharing generators and cooking facilities to support neighbors in shelters.
Road repair teams are preparing for the clean-up phase once water levels begin to recede.
Updates from the ground show recovery efforts gaining momentum across Sri Lanka's resilient communities.
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