International aid flows to Sri Lanka as flood death toll exceeds 330

International assistance is arriving in Sri Lanka as the island nation confronts a devastating flood disaster that has claimed at least 334 lives with 370 individuals still missing. China has committed $100,000 in emergency cash aid while Nepal has pledged $200,000 to support relief operations in the flood-affected regions, according to local media reports. Australia has announced a contribution of AUD 1 million ($650,000) for immediate response and recovery efforts.Indian Assistance and

Ongoing Search Operations

India has deployed an 80-member relief team alongside substantial aid shipments to assist affected communities in Sri Lanka. Search and rescue missions continue across multiple regions impacted by flooding, landslides, and widespread destruction caused by severe weather conditions that began affecting the island on November 17. The Sri Lankan military is conducting both aerial and ground operations to evacuate trapped individuals while relief teams work to deliver essential food, water, and medical supplies to displaced populations.

Humanitarian Crisis and Government Response

Cyclone Ditwah, which struck Sri Lanka last Wednesday, has affected approximately 1.12 million people from 309,607 families, creating one of the nation's most severe humanitarian emergencies in recent history. Authorities have established 1,275 relief centers providing shelter to 180,499 displaced individuals, while President Anura Kumara Dissanayake declared a state of emergency on Saturday to facilitate disaster response coordination.

Operational Challenges and Educational Disruption

The relief operations encountered difficulties when a Sri Lankan Air Force helicopter crashed during disaster response activities on Sunday, though all crew members were successfully rescued and hospitalized. The government has suspended academic activities across all universities, higher education institutions, and vocational training centers until December 8 to prioritize safety and resource allocation for emergency response efforts.