Sri Lanka, Dec. 6 -- The British High Commission in Colombo says that the United Kingdom (UK) is stepping up support for Sri Lanka after Cyclone Ditwah, increasing UK humanitarian aid to a total of £1 million ($1.32 million).

It said that UK aid is already reaching Sri Lanka's hardest-hit communities with life-saving support and early recovery.

"With 1.8m people affected, we're now providing additional funding - bringing Britain's support to £1m ($1.32m). Grateful to Red Cross, UNOPS, Vriddhi & partners delivering relief," the British High Commission said on 'X'.

Earlier, the UK had announced £675,000 ($890,000) in emergency aid to support families impacted by Cyclone Ditwah.

The assistance, delivered through the Red Cr...