The new funding builds on USD 2 million announced in December 2025 within 72 hours of the cyclone’s landfall, underscoring the United States’ commitment to providing timely and effective support to disaster-affected communities.
“When Sri Lankans needed support, the United States responded,” said U.S. Ambassador Julie Chung. “From Department of Defense early airlift and logistics expertise to USD 4 million in humanitarian assistance, we are supporting Sri Lanka—a key Indo-Pacific partner—on its path forward after Cyclone Ditwah. Disasters like this disrupt communities and livelihoods, and the United States remains engaged in contributing to stability so people and economies can move forward.”
U.S. assistance is supporting relief and early recovery efforts in some of the hardest-hit districts, including Ampara, Badulla, Gampaha, Kegalle, Puttalam, and Ratnapura, as well as estate communities in the Central Province.
The assistance includes emergency food and essential items such as kitchen sets and hygiene kits, along with flood-mitigation materials including polysacks for sandbagging. Support is also being provided to improve access to clean drinking water, deliver nutrition assistance for mothers and children, and ensure shelters offer safe and child-friendly spaces.
In rural and estate areas affected by flooding, U.S. assistance is also helping communities begin recovery by restoring basic infrastructure, improving drainage and small-scale irrigation, and supporting livelihoods so families can resume local food production and economic activity.
The aid is being implemented through trusted partners such as the World Food Programme (WFP) and World Vision to ensure rapid, effective, and accountable delivery to affected communities.
As Sri Lanka continues to assess evolving needs following Cyclone Ditwah, the United States said it will continue working closely with Sri Lankan authorities to support emerging priorities.
