Tamil Nadu Rallies Support for Cyclone-Hit Sri Lanka

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin dispatched relief materials to Sri Lanka, including rice, sugar, milk powder, and clothing, following Cyclone Ditwah's devastation. Valued at Rs 1.19 crore, the shipment highlights continued solidarity between the regions, reminiscent of support during Sri Lanka's 2022 economic crisis.

Tamil Nadu's Chief Minister M K Stalin on Saturday initiated the dispatch of a ship carrying essential relief materials to cyclone-ravaged Sri Lanka.

The consignment included 300 MT of rice, along with sugar, lentils, milk powder, medicines, clothing, and was valued at Rs 1.19 crore.

Previously, Tamil Nadu extended similar support during Sri Lanka's 2022 economic downturn as Cyclone Ditwah impacted nearly one million Sri Lankans, causing 212 deaths.

(With inputs from agencies.)