#Cyclone Ditwah
Cyclone Ditwah: Over 83,000 displaced, death toll rises to 644
Cyclone Ditwah has affected an estimated 2.2 million people across Sri Lanka, with 1.7 million severely impacted, the Disaster Management Centre (DMC) said....
Local vehicle market hit by cyclone Ditwah
The local vehicle market has been hit by crisis as a result of the impact of cyclone Ditwah, importers say. Therefore, they request...
Psychiatrists issue guidance on coping with emotional toll after Cyclone Ditwah
The Sri Lanka College of Psychiatrists has urged individuals and families affected by Cyclone Ditwah to prioritize their mental well-being. In a statement...
Cyclone Ditwah: Meteorologists reject claims of inadequate warnings
Sri Lanka’s meteorologists have rejected public criticism that official warnings ahead of Cyclone Ditwah were inadequate, saying alerts were issued in line with...
LTL Holdings lauds CEB workers for rapid repairs after Cyclone Ditwah damage
Engineers and technical staff of the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) and its affiliated institutions restored electricity supply across Sri Lanka with remarkable speed...
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...
