Sri Lanka has declared a state of emergency as deadly floods and landslides triggered by Cyclone Ditwah have killed over 150 people. At least 200 others are still missing, and thousands of homes have been destroyed, forcing more than 78,000 people into relief centres. President Anura Kumara Dissanayake invoked emergency powers to speed up rescue and recovery efforts as torrential rain continues to batter the country.
#SriLankafloods
🚨Sri Lanka is witnessing one of its most devastating floods in recent history. 🇱🇰For the first time ever, the sacred Getambe Temple in Peradeniya has been submerged — a place long believed to be beyond the reach of rising waters.
The Mahaweli River has swollen… pic.twitter.com/gmweygrO2i
— GUMAN Choudhary (@G_R_Choudhary_) November 28, 2025
Sri Lanka Declares Emergency
Thousands of troops, volunteers, and emergency personnel are working to reach isolated communities. Roads blocked by landslides have cut off several villages, while India has sent aid teams to assist. Authorities warn the death toll could rise, as more heavy rain is expected over the weekend, worsening floods and landslides.
Oh my God#Srilanka now…😳😢😢😢#SriLankafloods #SriLankaFlood #CycloneDitwah #DitwahCyclone #Ditwa #SriLankaFlood #srilankanews #PrayForSriLanka pic.twitter.com/1TXNeyfyNb
— Unmai Kasakkum (@Unmai_Kasakkum) November 29, 2025
