INS Vikrant Joins Sri Lanka's Flood Rescue Mission

India's aircraft carrier INS Vikrant is being deployed for flood rescue operations in Sri Lanka following severe cyclonic storms. With a rising death toll and significant damage, Sri Lankan officials formally requested aid. Thousands have been affected, prompting evacuations and warnings from disaster management authorities.

India's premier aircraft carrier, INS Vikrant, has been dispatched to assist in flood rescue operations in Sri Lanka, which is grappling with severe weather conditions.

Officials confirmed that the indigenous carrier docked in Colombo was called upon due to a rising death toll and extensive damage caused by Cyclone Ditwah.

Localized emergencies prompted the Sri Lankan government to declare a public holiday, while warnings have been issued for residents to evacuate vulnerable areas amid predictions of historic flooding.

(With inputs from agencies.)