Country: Sri Lanka Source: UN Children’s Fund Please refer to the attached file. Highlights The Government’s April 2026 situational report indicates that a total of 220,044 people were affected by Cyclone Ditwah, from 28 November 2025. As of 7 April, 29 safety centres remain operational, with 2,235 people from areas designated as high-risk for landslides who are unable to return to their homes. The Government, together with partners, is finalizing the post-disaster and early recovery framework, which is an evidence-based analysis of the cyclone’s impact and is expected to guide the next phase of the response after the humanitarian priority plan (HPP), which is due to end by 30th April. UNICEF continues to restore and provide essential services, including WASH interventions, treatment for severe acute malnutrition (SAM), support for continuity of learning, and child protection activities to prevent family separation and strengthen psychosocial support. UNICEF delivers lifesaving, multi-sectoral assistance, reaching: 197,364 people with WASH services and supplies 122,498 children through education interventions 15,069 individuals with nutrition services 104,057 people through child protection interventions UNICEF requested US$7.8 million to provide life-saving assistance to populations affected by Cyclone Ditwah. As of 6 April, US$6.1 million has been received and US$0.3 million pledged, leaving a funding gap of US$1.4 million. Situation in Numbers 1.2 million People in Need 526,609 Children in Need 1,682 Schools impacted 576,936 UNICEF people targeted 340,450 UNICEF children target Situation Overview & Humanitarian Needs Cyclone Ditwah made landfall on the eastern coast of Sri Lanka on 28 November 2025, triggering widespread flooding and deadly landslides across the country. The disaster resulted in 680 reported deaths, with 154 people still missing. According to the Humanitarian Priorities Plan (HPP), more than 2.2 million people were affected, and an estimated 1.2 million people, including nearly 527,000 children, require humanitarian assistance. As per the Government’s situational update of 7 April 2026, approximately 152,3625 people remain displaced, currently staying with relatives, friends, or in other temporary locations. In addition, 29 safety centres remain operational across affected districts, hosting 2,435 people. Many displaced families are unable to return to their homes due to persistent landslide risks and extensive damage to housing and critical infrastructure. The Government continues to assess affected settlements, provide alternative shelter options—including safety centres—and issue guidance identifying areas classified as high-risk or safe for return. The UN Humanitarian Country Team (HCT) convened to review the evolving situation and assess the status of the response. Discussions focused on residual humanitarian needs expected to persist beyond the conclusion of the HPP on 30 April, as well as the impact of the Middle East conflict on the response, particularly concerning the availability of supplies and fuel. Based on these discussions, clusters and sectors are compiling a list of priority interventions required beyond the HPP period. These will be presented for further discussion with the Government, and implementation modalities for the post-HPP phase will be finalized and communicated at a later stage.

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