Video: 300 Indians Evacuated From Cyclone-Hit Lanka By Indian Air Force

December 1, 2025

The Indian Air Force successfully evacuated over 300 Indian nationals from Sri Lanka, which has been affected by Cyclone Ditwah and subsequent flooding. The operation, part of 'Operation Sagar Bandhu,' involved multiple aircraft transporting citizens to Thiruvananthapuram airport while assisting local agencies with ongoing rescue efforts.

Video: 300 Indians Evacuated From Cyclone-Hit Lanka By Indian Air Force

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Over 300 Indians evacuated from flood-hit Sri Lanka by Indian Air Force.
Evacuations include individuals stranded in the landslide-hit Kotmale region.
IAF used IL-76 and C-130 J aircraft for the operation.
The first group of over 200 Indians was evacuated by 7:30 p. m., followed by 135 more late at night.
The operation is part of 'Operation Sagar Bandhu' aimed at providing assistance during the crisis.

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Video: 300 Indians Evacuated From Cyclone-Hit Lanka By Indian Air Force

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