Sri Lanka, Dec. 2 -- Over 275,000 children are estimated to have been affected due to the widespread floods and devastating landslides caused by Cyclone Ditwah in recent days, according to the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF).

Cyclone Ditwah, which made landfall on November 28, left children across Sri Lanka facing an escalating humanitarian crisis.

UNICEF noted that initial estimates suggest that over 275,000 children are among the 1.4 million people affected, although disrupted communications and blocked access routes imply the actual number may be even higher.

"UNICEF remains deeply concerned about the destruction the cyclone has caused to children and the vital services they depend on for their safety and well-being. We stan...