US EditionSri Lanka unveils cyclone aid plan as rains persist
Sri Lanka pledges up to 10 million rupees for land and housing after Cyclone Ditwah, with 2 million people affected and over 71,000 homes damaged, government says.
- On Dec 5, the Sri Lankan government announced a compensation package offering survivors up to 10 million rupees to buy land and rebuild, and 1 million rupees per person killed or disabled.
- Cyclone Ditwah devastated swathes of Sri Lanka as the country emerged from an earlier economic crisis, affecting more than two million people and damaging more than 71,000 homes, nearly 5,000 destroyed.
- Around 150,000 people remain in state-run shelters, and residents from landslide-prone central hills have been told not to return, as Dec 5 alerts continue.
- The IMF said it remains closely engaged and is considering an additional $200 million on top of a $347 million tranche due in December.
- Ongoing rain has hampered clean-up and recovery operations, with a fresh landslide alert on Dec 5 for areas not covered by previous warnings.
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New rains are threatening the island one week after Cyclone Ditwah, whose human impact is constantly increasing. In the suburbs of the capital, the inhabitants have left emergency shelter centres to work on clean-up and reconstruction.
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Sri Lanka unveils cyclone aid plan as rains persist
As part of the plan, survivors of Cyclone Ditwah will be offered up to US$33,000 to buy land in safer locations and build new homes, according to Sri Lanka's finance ministry.
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Colombo: Sri Lanka’s request for a Rapid Finance Instrument is being considered as a priority by the IMF in view of the recovery efforts after the devastating cyclone Ditwah, the global lender said Sunday. Catastrophic floods and landslides following Cyclone Ditwah have left Sri Lanka grappling with severe infrastructure collapse as search operations continue for those buried under landslides, little more than a week after the disaster struck th…
IMF says rapid finance for Sri Lanka post-Ditwah priority
Colombo, Dec 7 (PTI) Sri Lanka’s request for a Rapid Finance Instrument is being considered as a priority by the IMF in view of the recovery efforts after the devastating cyclone Ditwah, the global lender said Sunday. Catastrophic floods and landslides following Cyclone Ditwah have left Sri Lanka grappling with severe infrastructure collapse as search operations continue for those buried under landslides little more than a week after the disaste…
The Sri Lankan government is offering a substantial financial support package for those affected by the deadly cyclone that struck at the end of November. For example, people whose homes were destroyed will receive 10 million rupees (approximately €28,000) to build a new home in a safer location.
UK increases humanitarian aid to £1M for Sri Lanka following Cyclone Ditwah - Business News LK
The British High Commission in Colombo announced that the United Kingdom has increased its humanitarian aid for Sri Lanka to £1 million, stepping up support for individuals and businesses affected by recent cyclonic and flood disasters caused by Cyclone Ditwah. According to the High Commission, UK-funded assistance is already reaching the hardest-hit regions, providing life-saving relief and early recovery support. The updated funding includes a…
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