The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) says initial estimates suggest that over 275,000 children are among the 1.4 million people affected due to Cyclone Ditwah, although disrupted communications and blocked access routes imply the actual number may be even higher. Issuing a statement, UNICEF stated that Cyclone Ditwah has left children across Sri Lanka facing an escalating humanitarian crisis. After making landfall on the East Coast early on 28 November, the storm caused widespread floods and devastating landslides. UNICEF Sri Lanka is coordinating closely with the Government, national authorities, and partners to assess the situation and has initiated life-saving support. …
Over 275,000 children affected in Sri Lanka following devastating Cyclone – UNICEF
Published in News
More from NewsMore posts in News »
- Restoration of Northern, Talaimannar railway lines begins
- Education reforms should suit the country, not the JVP: Namal
- Bride and groom among 8 killed in gas cylinder blast at Pakistan wedding
- Four arrested over alleged Grand Pass shooting plot
- Sri Lanka’s China-backed Hambantota Port eyes 2mn box capacity after 700-pct growth