The Indian Navy has sent four additional ships—INS Gharial, LCU 54, LCU 51, and LCU 57—to Sri Lanka. They carry relief material to help people affected by cyclone Ditwah. Earlier, INS Vikrant, INS Udaygiri, and INS Sukanya provided help with relief supplies and search and rescue using helicopters. The three LCUs reached Colombo on the morning of 07 December and handed over vital supplies to Sri Lankan authorities. INS Gharial is scheduled to arrive at Trincomalee on Monday to continue the mission. This deployment carries 1,000 tonnes of relief aid. The Indian Navy says this effort shows the strong people-to-people bond between India and Sri Lanka. It also shows India's firm commitment to fast humanitarian help in the Indian Ocean Region.