A rare moment of unity sees Parliament approve massive emergency funding to rebuild lives, homes, and infrastructure devastated by Cyclone Ditwah.
Sri Lanka’s Parliament has unanimously approved a Rs. 500 billion supplementary estimate to meet urgent reconstruction and rebuilding needs following the widespread destruction caused by Cyclone Ditwah.
The emergency allocation is aimed at accelerating relief efforts, restoring damaged infrastructure, and supporting communities whose homes and livelihoods were severely affected by the disaster. Lawmakers across party lines backed the funding, reflecting the gravity of the national crisis and the need for swift action.
The approved funds will be directed toward rebuilding critical highways and bridges, compensating families who lost homes, and restoring living standards in affected regions. The government says the supplementary estimate is essential to stabilise the country and fast-track recovery efforts after one of the most damaging climate disasters in recent years.
