Over 275,000 children affected in Sri Lanka following devastating Cyclone

Publication date: December 2, 2025

Cyclone Ditwah has left children across Sri Lanka facing an escalating humanitarian crisis. After making landfall on the East Coast early on 28 November, the storm caused widespread floods and devastating landslides. Initial estimates suggest that over 275,000 children are among the 1.4 million people affected, although disrupted communications and blocked access routes imply the actual number may be even higher.

Sri Lankan rescue workers help transport stranded family with baby onto rescue boat