Sri Lanka, June 12 -- In December 2025, Cyclone Ditwah struck Sri Lanka, triggering the worst flooding and landslides in recent memory. At its peak, over 2.2 million people across all 25 districts were affected, including an estimated 522,000 children. Over 640 people lost their lives and 173 remained missing as of January 2026.

In response to the Sri Lankan Government's request, the United Nations and its humanitarian partners launched the Humanitarian Priorities Plan (HPP) on December 11, 2025 - a co-ordinated effort to direct international assistance to the most urgent needs identified through joint assessments with the Government.

The United Nations and humanitarian partners have now concluded the HPP. To date, critical assistance h...