Sri Lanka, Dec. 5 -- President Anura Kumara Dissanayake says that Rs. 10,500 million has already been released by the Treasury in response to the recent weather disaster in the country, and that a Rs. 50 billion supplementary estimate was submitted today (05) for the same purpose.

The President revealed this while addressing Parliament today (05) during the third reading of the 2025 Budget.

The President also announced a monthly allowance of Rs. 25,000 per family for three months until February 2026 for displaced families moving to houses, and an allowance of Rs. 50,000 for families in displacement camps.

He added that a one-time grant of Rs. 50,000 will be provided to each household, regardless of the ownership, to purchase essential ...