Cyclone Ditwah Regional Damage Assessment: Northern, Eastern, and Central Provinces (December 08, 2025)
Regional Damage Assessment of Cyclone Ditwah in Sri Lanka (as of 8 December 2025): Focus on Northern, Eastern, and Central (Malayagam) Regions Executive Summary Cyclone Ditwah, which made landfall in Sri Lanka on 28 November 2025, has resulted in one of the most devastating natural disasters in the country’s recent history. As of 8 December 2025, the cyclone has caused catastrophic damage across all 25 districts, with the Northern, Eastern, and Central (Malayagam) regions suffering extensive losses in infrastructure, housing, agriculture, and human displacement. This report provides a comprehensive, regionally disaggregated assessment of the damage, with detailed breakdowns by Province, District, and Pradeshiya Sabha. It also contextualizes the humanitarian response, coordination challenges, and the directives issued by Hon. Governor N. Vethanayahan, including a critical review of the role of co-operative societies during the crisis. The report draws on official situation reports...