China Donates 85 Tonnes of Flood Relief Supplies

Sri Lanka received a major humanitarian relief consignment from China to support recovery efforts following the devastation caused by Cyclone Ditwah, which swept across the island recently.

A total of 85 tonnes of flood relief material, including life jackets, tents, blankets and sheets, arrived in Colombo this morning and was officially handed over by the Ambassador of China to Sri Lanka H.E. Qi Zhenhong.

The consignment was received on behalf of the government of Sri Lanka by the Minister of Ports and Civil Aviation Anura Karunathilake and the Deputy Minister of Defence Major General Aruna Jayasekara (Retd).
The Chinese Embassy has indicated that the supplies are estimated to be worth around Rs. 400 Million.

The donation comes as emergency teams continue relief operations in several provinces severely affected by flooding, displacement and property damage from Cyclone Ditwah. Sri Lanka has appealed for international assistance as thousands of affected families remain in temporary shelters.

Government officials thanked China for its timely assistance and said the support would be rapidly deployed to the worst-hit regions. More international aid is expected in the coming days.