Sri Lanka received humanitarian aid from 22 countries for victims of Cyclone Ditwah

Sri Lanka has received humanitarian aid from 22 countries and the World Food Programme (WFP) to help those affected by Cyclone Ditwah, as reported by the Ministry of Defence. To oversee the aid process, the President formed the High-Level Committee for Foreign Relief Aid (Supplies) Coordination (HL-FRAC). This committee, led by Deputy Minister of Defence, Major General (Retd) Aruna Jayasekara, meets regularly to manage and distribute aid effectively. All foreign aid arriving through airports and seaports is stored securely at the Orugodawatta warehouse complex. The statement noted that the National Disaster Relief Services Centre (NDRSC) has improved the distribution process to ensure that supplies reach affected communities on time. The committee's sixth meeting took place yesterday (December 30) at the Disaster Management Centre (DMC). During this meeting, the media was updated on the foreign aid received and the work done by international relief teams in response to the disaster. The aid includes vital food supplies, medicines, and important equipment for disaster management. Additionally, the international community has sent specialized civil engineering tools, including resources for bridge repairs, as well as vehicles needed for transport and logistics.