India, Nov. 28 -- India on Friday handed over food items and essential relief supplies to help victims of Cyclone Ditwah in Sri Lanka as Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed his condolences and pledged more assistance to help those affected by the natural disaster.

Floods and landslides triggered by heavy rains this week left 56 people dead and 21 missing in Sri Lanka - one of the worst weather-related disasters experienced by the country in recent years. Cyclone Ditwah hit the country's eastern coast on Friday, bringing more rains.

"My heartfelt condolences to the people of Sri Lanka who have lost their loved ones due to Cyclone Ditwah. I pray for the safety, comfort and swift recovery of all affected families," Modi said on social m...