Help still needed in Sri Lanka after Cyclone Ditwah

Help still needed in Sri Lanka after Cyclone Ditwah

Nearly a month after Cyclone Ditwah tore across Sri Lanka , the scale of destruction and human suffering remains profound.  Despite emergency response efforts, more than a million people still require critical aid , and recovery is expected to take months, if not years.  A Catastrophic Storm and Its Aftermath Cyclone Ditwah made landfall on 28 November 2025 , bringing torrential rains, intense winds, widespread flooding and deadly landslides across all 25 districts.  Roads and bridges were washed away, cutting off entire communities and complicating rescue and relief efforts.  More than 2.2 million people were affected , with over 1.2 million still in need of assistance .  The disaster has damaged or destroyed tens of thousands of homes and severely disrupted basic services — from potable water and electricity to healthcare and education.  Ongoing Humanitarian Needs The United Nations and humanitarian partners have outlined urgent priority needs to prevent further loss of life and support recovery…