US EditionSri Lanka plans $1.6 bn in cyclone recovery spending in 2026
Sri Lanka's government plans $1.6 billion in 2026 recovery funds following Cyclone Ditwah, which affected 2.3 million people and caused up to $7 billion in damage, officials said.
- Sri Lanka's government announced $1.6 billion in extra spending for 2026 to fund recovery from Cyclone Ditwah, which killed over 640 people and affected 2.3 million.
- President Anura Kumara Dissanayake presented a request for an additional 500 billion rupees for rebuilding infrastructure and cash handouts.
- Dissanayake said the government does not intend to raise its borrowing limit, and is banking heavily on foreign grants, with plans to call an international donor conference.
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Financial PostSteelworkers Humanity Fund contributes $10,000 to humanitarian emergency in Sri Lanka
TORONTO, Dec. 18, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Steelworkers Humanity Fund (SHF) is donating $10,000 toward emergency relief efforts in Sri Lanka, where over 400 people have died over the last three weeks and 1.8 million have been affected by…
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china.org.cnSri Lanka to further fund relief work after Cyclone Ditwah
Sri Lanka to further fund relief work after Cyclone Ditwah
Sri Lanka to spend Rs115bn on slope protection of key roads after cyclone: Deputy Minister
ECONOMYNEXT – Sri Lanka plans to spend 115 billion rupees protecting slopes on major roads as the damage from Cyclone Ditwah is repaired, Deputy Minister of Transport and Highways, Prasanna Gunasena said. About 572 sections of A and B grade roads totalling 1456.64 kilometres have suffered damage, during Cyclone Ditwah he said. About 723 kilometres were in the central province. “The rough estimate for repair work is 68.84 billion rupees,” Gunasen…
Government projects strong economic growth despite cyclone recovery challenges - Business News LK
Deputy Minister of Finance and Planning Anil Jayantha Fernando said the economy is set to maintain strong growth next year. He expects expansion supported by reconstruction activity and continued external financing. Speaking to Reuters, he said growth would match this year’s pace and exceed projections by the International Monetary Fund. He added that rebuilding work after Cyclone Ditwah will support economic momentum. Impact of Cyclone Ditwah T…
HNB Strengthens National Response to Cyclone Ditwah with Rs. 100 Mn Commitment
HNB PLC has contributed of Rs. 100 million towards the Rebuild Sri Lanka Fund, reinforcing its commitment to national recovery efforts following the devastation caused by Cyclone Ditwah. “On behalf of HNB, I wish to convey our solidarity with all our fellow Sri Lankans, especially those severely affected by Cyclone Ditwah. As a home-grown institution, our connection to the communities we serve runs deep. Many of our customers and colleagues have…
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