Cyclone Ditwah lashed the country last week, bringing catastrophic floods and landslides that killed more than 460 people, left hundreds missing and damaged some 30,000 homes. But the deluge has also inspired volunteerism among its people, as they face what their president has described as the "most challenging natural disaster" in its history.

Cyclone Ditwah, which made landfall in Sri Lanka on November 28, has unleashed severe flooding, heavy rainfall and landslides across Lanka, resulting in widespread destruction in several districts. In a swift response to the crisis,

Bangladesh dispatched a humanitarian relief consignment to Sri Lanka this afternoon (03 December) to support ongoing recovery efforts following the devastation caused by the recent adverse weather conditions.

India dispatches mobile field hospitals and over 70 medical personnel to support Sri Lanka's recovery from Cyclone Ditwah's devastation.

Two more aircraft carrying humanitarian assistance from the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have arrived at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) in Katunayake this afternoon (3)

The C-17 aircraft with equipment and 73 medical professionals from Agra landed in Colombo in the evening, the official said.