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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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Opposition weighs legal action over Govt’s disaster response

Sri Lanka’s main opposition party, the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB), said it is still considering whether to pursue legal action against the government...

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Rebuilding after Cyclone Ditwah: Can Sri Lanka’s relief plan meet the need?

Sri Lanka’s recovery from Cyclone Ditwah and subsequent floods and landslides is raising urgent questions about whether the government’s relief plan can realistically...

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Opposition slams Govt for targeting Met Dept. officials

Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa says the Sri Lankan government is unfairly blaming meteorology officials for failing to prevent the widespread destruction caused by...