President Anura Kumara Dissanayake
Sri Lanka's $7 Billion Recovery Plan After Cyclone Ditwah Claims 465 Lives and Devastates Infrastructure
Dec 03, 2025 04:50 pm CST
Sri Lanka faces a monumental $7 billion reconstruction challenge after Cyclone Ditwah killed 465 people and left 366 missing. As the island nation struggles to rebuild while emerging from its worst economic crisis, President Dissanayake has declared a state of emergency and implemented relief measures, including financial assistance for affected families. Despite the devastation affecting 1.5 million people, Sri Lanka signals resilience by welcoming international tourism.
Devastating Cyclone Ditwah Claims 193 Lives in Sri Lanka: Over 25,000 Homes Destroyed and 968,000 People Displaced
Nov 30, 2025 04:24 pm CST
Cyclone Ditwah has caused catastrophic flooding and mudslides across Sri Lanka, killing 193 people and leaving 228 missing. The disaster has destroyed more than 25,000 homes, displaced nearly one million people, and prompted international aid efforts as the country faces its deadliest natural disaster since 2017. President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has declared a state of emergency as relief operations continue.