Sri Lanka, Dec. 4 -- The Government of Australia has announced an additional $2.5 million for Sri Lanka, increasing Australia's response to the impacts of Cyclone 'Ditwah' to $3.5 million.

Australia is engaging with all affected countries including Sri Lanka, Philippines, Thailand and Vietnam, with support to be provided through Australian NGOs and the United Nations as requested to meet urgent needs, a statement from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said.

This brings Australia's total assistance to over $14 million since October, supporting local and international partners to provide urgent lifesaving assistance to affected communities.

In recent weeks, Australia's close partners in the region have experienced the devastating impacts o...