The United States has pledged $2 million in emergency life-saving assistance to support Sri Lanka in the aftermath of Tropical Cyclone Ditwah, which caused widespread damage across the country.
According to a statement from the U.S. State Department spokesperson, the United States will also use the Department of War’s strategic airlift capabilities to bolster federal disaster response efforts. Representatives from the Department are coordinating closely with the Sri Lankan government and humanitarian organizations to ensure that aid is delivered efficiently and reaches the communities most severely affected.
“We are committed to ongoing coordination with the government of Sri Lanka as it undertakes the critical work of recovery and reconstruction after Tropical Cyclone Ditwah,” the statement said. “The United States expresses its sincere condolences for the tragic loss of life and destruction caused by Cyclone Ditwah.”
