Germany extends €500,000 emergency assistance to Sri Lanka following cyclone Ditwah
Germany has announced emergency aid worth approximately €500,000 to support Sri Lanka in the wake of the devastating impact of Cyclone Ditwah. The assistance has been provided under the European Union Civil Protection Mechanism (EU UCPM) as part of the collective EU emergency response.
The initial needs were identified through the EU Civil Protection and Humanitarian Aid Operations (ECHO). Financed by the German Federal Foreign Office and delivered via the Federal Agency for Technical Relief (THW), the assistance package includes essential relief items such as emergency shelter materials, water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) supplies, personal protective equipment (PPE), and technical equipment to support ongoing relief operations across the country.
A delegation from THW is currently in Sri Lanka, working closely with national authorities to ensure the aid complements the country’s broader relief efforts.Germany reaffirmed its solidarity with Sri Lanka, expressing commitment to supporting the nation’s rebuilding and recovery efforts. The German government also extended its condolences for the tragic loss of life and the destruction caused by the cyclone.