The United States Embassy in Sri Lanka today announced an additional $2 million in humanitarian assistance to support communities affected by Cyclone Ditwah, bringing the total U.S. contribution to $4 million. This latest funding follows the initial $2 million aid package announced in December 2025, within 72 hours of the cyclone’s devastating landfall, reflecting the United States’ ongoing commitment to providing timely and effective support to disaster-impacted communities.
“When Sri Lankans needed support, the United States responded,” said U.S. Ambassador Julie Chung. “From early airlift and logistics expertise by the Department of War to $4 million in humanitarian assistance, we are supporting Sri Lanka—a key Indo-Pacific partner—on its path forward after Cyclone Ditwah. Disasters like this disrupt communities and livelihoods, and the United States remains engaged in contributing to stability so people and economies can move forward.”
The U.S. assistance targets relief and early recovery efforts in several of Sri Lanka’s hardest-hit districts, including Ampara, Badulla, Gampaha, Kegalle, Puttalam, and Ratnapura, as well as estate communities in the Central Province. The support encompasses emergency food supplies and essential household items, such as kitchen sets and hygiene kits, alongside flood-mitigation materials including polysacks for sandbagging.
Aid efforts also focus on ensuring access to clean drinking water, providing essential nutrition support to mothers and children, and maintaining safe, child-friendly spaces in shelters. In rural and estate areas affected by flooding, U.S. assistance is contributing to early recovery by restoring basic infrastructure, improving drainage and small-scale irrigation, and supporting livelihoods to help families resume local food production and economic activity.
Trusted humanitarian organisations such as the World Food Programme (WFP) and World Vision are implementing these initiatives, ensuring that aid reaches affected communities quickly, efficiently, and with accountability.
As Sri Lanka continues to assess evolving needs in the aftermath of Cyclone Ditwah, the United States remains committed to working closely with local authorities to identify emerging priorities and support ongoing recovery efforts.
