Sri Lanka, Dec. 3 -- The Cabinet of Ministers has granted approval to provide immediate relief for people affected by the disaster situation caused by Cyclone Ditwah.

Considering the extensive damage and disruption caused by the adverse weather, the government has declared an extensive disaster situation until further notice with effect from November 21, 2025.

The Secretary of the Treasury has issued Budget Circulars Nos. 05/2025 and 06/2025, providing instructions to District Secretaries and Divisional Secretaries, with the concurrence of the Procurement Commission, on the methodology to be followed when supplying emergency relief and essential facilities needed to stabilize the lives of affected communities.

All Secretaries of Minist...