December 08, Colombo (LNW): Sri Lanka has received its seventh humanitarian aid flight from the United Arab Emirates, aimed at supporting communities devastated by floods triggered by Cyclone Ditwah.
The UAE Embassy in Colombo reiterated that the country remains steadfast in its assistance to Sri Lanka through both airlifted supplies and on-the-ground operations, pledging continued support to help the nation recover from the disaster.
This latest shipment includes essential food and shelter items, bringing the cumulative relief provided by the UAE to around 89 tonnes.
The UAE has deployed a comprehensive relief team, featuring members from the Joint Operations Command, the UAE International Aid Agency, the Emirates Red Crescent, and the UAE Search and Rescue Unit under the Abu Dhabi Civil Defence Authority.
Reports indicate that the UAE rescue team has so far recovered 18 victims within its operational areas and delivered emergency medical aid to eight individuals directly affected by the floods. Officials praised the coordinated effort as a vital contribution to ongoing relief operations.
