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.