Chennai, Nov. 29 -- Nearly 300 passengers, including around 150 Tamilians travelling from Dubai to India via Sri Lanka, have been stranded at Colombo's Bandaranaike International Airport for the last three days after Cyclone Ditwah forced the cancellation of multiple flights to Chennai.

Passengers alleged they have been left without adequate food, water, and basic facilities, as operations remain disrupted by severe weather.

Taking cognisance of the distress faced by those stranded, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin directed the Public Department Secretary to coordinate with the Indian Embassy in Colombo. Officials have since held discussions with Indian High Commission authorities to ensure the safe return of Tamilians stuck in Sri...