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Sri Lanka plans $1.6 billion spending after Cyclone Ditwah
short by / on Thursday, 18 December, 2025
Sri Lanka's government has proposed $1.6 billion in additional spending for 2026 to recover from Cyclone Ditwah, which killed over 640 people and affected millions. The funds will rebuild homes, infrastructure and livelihoods without raising borrowing limits. Authorities plan to rely on foreign aid, IMF support and loans as recovery continues.
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