Islamabad: In continuation of Pakistan’s support to the people of Sri Lanka following the widespread devastation caused by Cyclone Ditwa and in response to Sri Lanka’s appeal for international assistance, NDMA has dispatched further humanitarian relief to Colombo. An additional 20 ton of relief items have been sent from Lahore to Colombo through a Sri Lankan Airlines commercial flight.

According to Radio Pakistan, the consignment includes tarpaulins sheets and dry milk required for the affected communities in Sri Lanka. NDMA is coordinating with commercial airlines to utilize available belly space on outbound flights, enabling the rapid continuation of relief dispatches to Sri Lanka over the coming days.

This latest consignment follows the deployment of a 47-member elite Search and Rescue team of Pak Army along with 6.5 tons of equipment, which were airlifted yesterday from Nur Khan Base to Colombo via C-130. The specialized team is already on ground in Sri Lanka and has commenced rescue operations in coordination with local authorities.

Furthermore, under the Prime Minister’s instructions, NDMA has also sent a major shipment of 200 tons of humanitarian relief items via sea to support medium-term needs of the affected population. At the same time, Pakistan Navy ships and aviation assets are actively participating in relief operations in Sri Lanka, assisting in rescue, transport, and emergency support activities.

NDMA has reaffirmed that Pakistan remains committed to extending all possible assistance to Sri Lanka as it faces severe challenges in the aftermath of Cyclone Ditwa. Pakistan will continue to stand with friendly nations during times of crisis and will maintain its efforts to help reduce the suffering and humanitarian impact of disasters both at home and abroad.