Sri Lanka, Jan. 16 -- A United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) assessment on the impact of Cyclone Ditwah in Sri Lanka on Wednesday highlighted the need for continued support to restore infrastructure and livelihoods, particularly for informal workers and small businesses.

The new UNDP assessment said that nearly all communities affected by Cyclone Ditwah in Sri Lanka suffered damage to homes, roads and other critical infrastructure, underscoring the scale of recovery needs and the urgency of accessible financing for the most vulnerable.

The qualitative assessment, based on key informant interviews with 510 local officials, business leaders, and community representatives across 85 Divisional Secretariat divisions in the 22 most aff...