Sri Lanka’s death toll due to Cyclone Ditwah climbs to 638

Sri Lanka’s death toll due to Cyclone Ditwah climbs to 638

December 9, 2025   12:04 pm

The death toll due to the adverse weather conditions experienced in the country in the past few days caused by Cyclone Ditwah has increased to 638 as of today (09), the Disaster Management Center (DMC) has confirmed.

The DMC also reported that at least 191 individuals still remain missing as search and relief operations continue across multiple districts.

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