Indian rescue team arrives in Sri Lanka to support disaster operations

An Indian rescue team arrived in Sri Lanka this morning (29) to assist ongoing emergency and relief operations amid the severe weather affecting the country.

The team, which arrived aboard an Indian aircraft, consists of 80 personnel—including four women and 76 men—along with four trained rescue dogs.

They have brought with them specialised disaster-response equipment to support urgent search-and-rescue efforts in areas impacted by flooding, landslides, and other weather-related emergencies.

The team is expected to begin operations immediately in coordination with Sri Lankan authorities.

Earlier this morning a C-130J aircraft carrying around 12 tonnes of humanitarian aid from India has landed in Colombo.