Cyclone Ditwah Relief: Govt. Disburses Over Rs. 13 Billion 📈

The Sri Lankan government has disbursed over Rs. 13 billion for relief, recovery, and reconstruction efforts following Cyclone Ditwah's widespread devastation. • Funding Source: Funds were disbursed through supplementary Budget approvals proposed by President Anura Kumara Dissanayake and approved by Parliament. • Objective: The focus is on rapid fund flow and resources to help affected communities and businesses resume normal life, aiming to uplift living standards beyond pre-disaster levels. • International Aid: • A consignment of Starlink satellite communication units from the US has arrived to strengthen connectivity in disaster-affected and remote areas. • Temporary bridges from several countries have been received to restore access to cut-off villages. • Domestic Contributions: • The 'Rebuilding Sri Lanka' Fund received Rs. 100 million from Gangaramaya Temple. • An equivalent of Rs. 23 million (SGD) was contributed by a Singaporean temple, specifically for the reconstruction of affected religious places. • Operational Efforts: The Finance Ministry has established a live data collection system to channel resources effectively, while strengthening transparency and coordination remains central to recovery.