Sri Lanka's Road to Recovery: UN Provides Vital Cyclone Relief

The United Nations has allocated USD 4.5 million from its Central Emergency Response Fund to aid Sri Lanka after Cyclone Ditwah's devastation. With 1.7 million people affected, the funds will support emergency food assistance, shelter, and water services, aiding displaced communities and assisting in recovery efforts.

The United Nations has announced a vital USD 4.5 million release from its Central Emergency Response Fund to assist Sri Lanka following the catastrophic impact of Cyclone Ditwah.

The UN's Resident Coordinator in Sri Lanka, Marc-André Franche, emphasized the coordinated efforts with government and civil society to provide needed support to the most affected.

Sri Lanka's Minister of Foreign Affairs, Vijitha Herath, has called for continued international support, highlighting the disaster's impact on livelihoods and infrastructure.

(With inputs from agencies.)