December 14, Colombo (LNW): The Disaster Management Centre (DMC) has reported that the recent devastation caused by Cyclone Ditwah has destroyed more than 6,000 homes nationwide, with tens of thousands more suffering partial damage.
According to the latest figures, a total of 6,164 houses have been completely lost, while 112,110 homes have sustained varying degrees of damage. The Kandy District has been hardest hit, with 2,013 houses destroyed, followed by Nuwara Eliya, where 767 homes were completely lost.
In terms of partial damage, the Puttalam District recorded the highest numbers, with 21,137 houses affected and 632 fully destroyed. Other districts have also faced significant losses: 596 houses in Kurunegala, 587 in Badulla, 265 in Kegalle, 256 in Gampaha, 247 in Matale, 245 in Anuradhapura, 111 in Ampara, and 157 in Polonnaruwa were reported as completely destroyed.
The DMC has emphasised that recovery and rebuilding efforts are underway, with priority being given to providing temporary shelter and essential aid to affected families while longer-term reconstruction plans are implemented.
