United Efforts: Sri Lanka's Path to Recovery from Cyclone Ditwah

Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake announced a special fund to aid recovery from severe floods and landslides caused by Cyclone Ditwah. The disaster left 366 dead and 367 missing. With international aid, including from India, UK, and China, the nation aims to rebuild through a public-private partnership.

Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has announced the establishment of a special fund with the involvement of both the public and private sectors to aid recovery from devastating floods and landslides caused by Cyclone Ditwah. The extenuating circumstances have led to the loss of 366 lives with 367 individuals reported missing, according to the Disaster Management Centre.

The districts of Kandy, Nuwara Eliya, and Badulla were particularly hard-hit, reporting 88, 75, and 71 deaths, respectively. Currently, over a million people have been affected, and 1,564 individuals remain sheltered in safety centers. The government has enlisted the World Bank for a Global Rapid Post-Disaster Damage Estimation to identify financial needs for rebuilding.

In a show of international solidarity, countries like India and the UK have extended urgent aid. Meanwhile, the Indian Navy's INS Sukanya has delivered essential supplies to support rescue efforts. As Sri Lanka confronts one of its worst flood disasters in decades, multi-national assistance continues through various relief operations and humanitarian missions.

(With inputs from agencies.)