Over 15,000 Homes Destroyed, Major Infrastructure Damaged in Cyclone Ditwah – OCHA

The UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) reports that more than 15,000 houses have been destroyed and significant infrastructure has been severely impacted following Cyclone Ditwah, which brought some of Sri Lanka’s worst flooding since the early 2000s.

According to initial assessments, over 200 roads are still inaccessible, at least 10 bridges have been damaged, and parts of the railway network and national power grid have been affected. OCHA notes that detailed evaluations are ongoing as authorities work to restore essential services and reach affected communities.