Sri Lanka, Dec. 9 -- The Central Environmental Authority (CEA) has introduced special criteria for managing waste generated in the aftermath of Cyclone Ditwah, with a focus on handling hazardous, solid, clinical and electronic waste.

Issuing a statement, the CEA said the new guidelines are temporary measures designed specifically for disaster-related waste and will not replace the standard waste management regulations that remain in force under normal conditions. The criteria have already been distributed to local government authorities for implementation.

The CEA said the guidelines aim to reduce pollution caused by debris and waste following the cyclone, minimise environmental and health risks and help restore normal public life as qu...