COLOMBO, Dec. 5 -- The International Monetary Fund (IMF) says it is assessing options to provide further support to Sri Lanka as the country reels from the extensive economic and humanitarian fallout of Cyclone Ditwah, which has left more than 800 people dead or missing.

Julie Kozack, Director of the IMF's Communications Department, told reporters in Washington that Sri Lanka's economic activity has been "adversely affected" by the disaster, and that a clearer picture will emerge once a rapid post-disaster damage assessment is completed by national authorities and partners.

"Sri Lanka's economic activity has been significantly impacted, and more information will be available once the rapid assessment is complete," Kozack said. "Right no...