Sri Lanka, Dec. 1 -- The government of Australia has announced that it will provide AUD 1 million in humanitarian assistance to support Sri Lanka's response to Cyclone 'Ditwah'.

Issuing a statement, the Australian High Commission in Colombo stated that they will support the urgent delivery of essential services to communities in need with humanitarian partners and the United Nations to deliver on the ground assistance, and supporting NGO partners to rapidly respond.

In addition to the AUD 1 million contribution, Australia is liaising with the local civil society partners to redirect existing funds towards meeting urgent needs in affected areas across the country, the High Commission stated. The funding will prioritise the needs of the m...