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 17 April, 20 safety centres remain operational, with 1, 404 people from areas designated as high-risk for landslides who are unable to return to their homes. The implementation of the Humanitarian Priority Plan (HPP), which began in mid‐December 2025, concluded on 30 April. However, sectoral interventions are expected to continue beyond this period. The UN and its partners are working to finalize a transition plan beyond the HPP, while the Government is also in the process of finalizing the post‐disaster and early recovery plan. UNICEF is sustaining the delivery of essential services, including WASH interventions, treatment for severe acute malnutrition (SAM), continuity of learning, and child protection initiatives to prevent family separation and strengthen psychosocial support. To date, more than 76% of the targeted affected population has been reached. UNICEF delivers lifesaving, multi-sectoral assistance, reaching: 233, 664 people with WASH services and supplies 210, 484 children through education interventions 64, 906 children under 5, pregnant and lactating mothers were reached with nutrition services 133, 430 people through child protection interventions UNICEF requested US$7. 8 million to provide life-saving assistance to populations affected by Cyclone Ditwah. As of 29 April, US$6. 1 million has been received and US$0. 3 million pledged, leaving a funding gap of US$1. 4 million.
UNICEF Sri Lanka Humanitarian Situation Report No. 12 (Cyclone Ditwah), 29 April 2026
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