Over 410 Lives Lost. Help Victims Affected by Cyclone Ditwah Survive & Rebuild
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Cyclone Ditwah, one of the strongest cyclones to hit South Asia in recent years. It has left a trail of devastation across Sri Lanka and India. Entire towns have been submerged, homes swept away, and families displaced overnight. The impact has been catastrophic, with the death toll rising by the hour.
Sri Lanka Faces Its Worst Cyclone Disaster in Years
Sri Lanka has been hit the hardest, with the cyclone bringing torrential rains, violent winds, and deadly flooding across multiple districts.
According to news reports:
Over 410+ have lost their lives, including women, children, and the elderly.
Thousands of families have been forced to flee collapsing homes and landslide-prone slopes.
Entire villages in the central and southern regions have been cut off as bridges and major roads were washed away.
Power lines are down, communication has collapsed in several districts, and rescue teams are struggling to reach remote communities.
“The water rose within minutes. We climbed onto the roof with our two children as the house collapsed beneath us,” said a survivor from Ratnapura.
Families who once had stable homes, farms, and livelihoods are now left with nothing but the clothes they escaped with.
Cyclone Ditwah Has Also Ravaged Parts of India
As Cyclone Ditwah moved north-west, it brought relentless rainfall and destructive winds to parts of Tamil Nadu, Kerala, and the Andaman region:
Coastal villages were flooded within hours
Fishing boats, huts, and small shops were destroyed
Thousands were relocated to temporary shelters
Many families lost livestock, crops, and their only source of income
For vulnerable communities already living on the edge, this cyclone has pushed them into a full-blown humanitarian crisis.
How Donatekart & Our NGO Partners Are Responding
During crises like Cyclone Ditwah, rapid action saves lives. Donatekart is working closely with trusted and dedicated NGO partners to ensure immediate, on-ground relief reaches the worst-affected communities.
With your support, we are preparing to distribute:
Hot meals & ration kits for displaced families
Clean drinking water to prevent dehydration & waterborne diseases
Blankets, tarpaulins & temporary shelter kits for those who lost their homes
Essential medicines & first-aid support for the injured
Hygiene kits to protect against infections in overcrowded camps
Animal feed for livestock who survived the cyclone
Rescue support for stranded families in cut-off areas
Our partners are already assessing the worst-hit regions, setting up supply chains, and preparing to dispatch relief materials as soon as roads open and conditions allow safe access.
Why Your Support Is Crucial Right Now
Behind every collapsed house is a family in shock. Behind every flooded street is a community praying for help. Every rising death toll is a child who has lost a parent, or a parent searching for their child.
Cyclone Ditwah has destroyed more than homes, it has shattered lives.
Your contribution can provide:
Safety for a displaced child
Warmth for an elderly survivor
Hope for a family who has lost everything
This is the moment they need you the most.
Stand With Sri Lanka. Stand With India. Stand With Humanity.
The road to recovery will be long, but together, we can help thousands begin rebuilding with dignity.
Donate today. Every contribution matters.
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