### 📉 Cyclone Ditwah: Rs. 33.9 Bn Impact on Manufacturing Sector

Preliminary assessments reveal a significant economic blow to Sri Lanka's industrial landscape following Cyclone Ditwah in late November 2025. • Overall Economic Loss: Estimated at Rs. 33.96 billion, representing nearly 2% of the sector's Q3 2025 GDP contribution. • Loss Breakdown: • Raw Materials & Inventory: Rs. 10.2 billion (bulk of the damage). • Infrastructure: Major losses from submerged machinery, equipment damage, and factory flooding. • Operations: Widespread revenue disruptions and supply chain breaks across industrial zones. • Sector Context: The manufacturing and industrial sector contributed 27.7% to national GDP (approx. Rs. 2.3 trillion) in Q3 2025. • Recovery Efforts: • The Industry Revival Facilitation Program (IRFP) Phase I concluded, assisting 43 affected firms. • Supported by major private sector players including MAS Holdings, Brandix, John Keells, and Hayleys PLC. • A new Industry Development Foster Program (IDFP) is being launched for long-term recovery based on post-disaster data. _Note: Figures are based on preliminary assessments by the Ministry of Industry and Entrepreneurship Development._