Sri Lanka, Dec. 2 -- The government has decided to increase the amount provided to residents to restore each landslide or flood-hit houses to a habitable and hygienic condition from Rs. 10,000 to Rs. 25,000.

Dr. Harshana Suriyapperuma, the Secretary to the Ministry of Finance confirmed the decision.

Accordingly, Section 5(2) of Circular 1(2025) will be amended to provide Rs. 25,000 as a deposit to restore each affected home to a habitable and hygienic condition, regardless of ownership.

Further clarifying, Dr. Harshana Suriyapperuma said:

"Due to the disaster situation, the Disaster Management Center requested immediate relief for the affected people. To ensure that the necessary support could be provided swiftly, and that those affec...