Moody’s Ratings has warned that the devastation caused by Cyclone Ditwah will have its most severe fiscal and credit impact on Sri Lanka, citing Colombo’s weak financial position, limited resilience, and high exposure to climate risk.

Tamil communities across Mannar have mobilised grassroots relief efforts as families displaced by Cyclone Ditwah continue to struggle with shortages of food and basic necessities.

Large parts of the island were devastated by severe flooding and landslides triggered by the cyclone, which swept across the island between 27 and 30 November. Mannar district was among the worst affected, with many families forced into temporary relief centres after losing access to homes, livelihoods and essential services.