Sri Lanka: Cyclone Ditwah - Situation Report No. 13 (As of 30 April 2026)

Country: Sri Lanka Sources: UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs, UN Resident Coordinator for Sri Lanka Please refer to the attached file. This report is produced by the Office of the Resident Coordinator Sri Lanka in collaboration with humanitarian partners and the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs – Regional Office for Asia and the Pacific. It covers the period from 18th April to 30th April 2026. HIGHLIGHTS • While displacement has declined from peak levels, thousands remain displaced, the majority of them staying at host families or other locations including rented accommodation. A smaller number continue staying in remaining safety centers or temporary shelters. Estate communities and those dependent on informal livelihoods remain disproportionately affected and at risk of exclusion from some forms of assistance. • A range of Government-led support packages continue, with varying degrees of completeness. Amendments have been made to expand access for disadvantaged populations and estate communities. Housing compensation and the construction of transitional shelter are also being fast-tracked. • Sustained efforts are required to ensure that remaining temporary displacement sites meet minimum standards, while a clear exit strategy from any camp-like settings and safety centres is needed to prevent protracted displacement. • Global supply chain disruptions and rising fuel and energy prices, driven by the Middle East conflict, risk placing pressure on Sri Lanka’s economy and household welfare, including for those still recovering from the impact of Cyclone Ditwah. The pricing and availability of fertilizer is emerging as a concern for the upcoming Yala and Maha seasons and could result in a reduction in agricultural output an...

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