#Cyclone Ditwah
Cyclone Ditwah pollutes 143 km of Sri Lanka’s coastline – MEPA
Severe flooding caused by Cyclone Ditwah has polluted 143 kilometres of Sri Lanka’s coastline, the Marine Environment Protection Authority (MEPA) said. MEPA Chairman...
Australia and UNFPA partner to provide relief for women and girls in cyclone-affected areas
Australia has partnered with the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) to deliver emergency assistance to women and girls affected by the floods and...
Over 85,000 displaced in 878 safe centres; Complaints emerge over cleanup subsidy
More than 85,000 people remain sheltered in 878 safe centres established across Sri Lanka following last week’s severe flooding and landslides, the National...
Doctors sound alarm on eye infection threat in cyclone shelters
The College of Ophthalmologists has warned of a heightened risk of eye infections in safe shelters housing people affected by Cyclone Ditwah, urging...
Cyclone Ditwah damage to slow Sri Lanka’s fiscal consolidation, Moody’s says
Sri Lanka’s efforts to stabilize its finances after last year’s debt default will face new setbacks as the government increases spending to address...
Stress, medication disruption increase cardiac risk for cyclone survivors
Cardiologist Dr. Gotabhaya Ranasinghe has warned that the risk of heart attacks and other cardiovascular emergencies can increase by around 40% following sudden...
Indian reports reveal Sri Lanka was alerted to Cyclone Ditwah weeks before impact
Sri Lanka received early warnings about Cyclone Ditwah from the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) as early as November 13, Indian media reports have...
LTL Holdings launches Rs. 100 million relief drive for disaster-hit families
LTL Holdings has launched a nationwide relief program to support families affected by recent severe weather, pledging both immediate assistance and long-term rehabilitation...
