Sri Lanka’s death toll due to Cyclone Ditwah climbs to 479

Sri Lanka’s death toll due to Cyclone Ditwah climbs to 479

December 3, 2025   06:23 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 479 as of 4:00 p.m. today (03), the Disaster Management Center (DMC) has confirmed.

The DMC also reported that at least 350 individuals still remain missing as search and relief operations continue across multiple districts.

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