New Delhi, Dec. 1 -- India evacuated the final group of its stranded citizens from Sri Lanka on Monday, as New Delhi ramped up support for Colombo's relief efforts for those affected by Cyclone Ditwah, officials said.

As part of Operation Sagar Bandhu, 104 Indian passengers stranded at Bandaranaike International Airport in Colombo were flown to Thiruvananthapuram on an IAF aircraft, arriving around 6:30 am, according to a social media update from the Indian High Commission.

The High Commission's press release stated that India has strengthened its assistance to Sri Lanka's rescue operations and broadened its efforts across multiple impacted areas.

Chetak helicopters from INS Vikrant had airlifted several people to safer locations, whil...