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The United Nations today (11) launched its Humanitarian Priorities Plan to support Sri Lanka’s efforts to provide immediate life-saving assistance and restore normalcy to the lives of people affected by Cyclone Ditwah.
The UN, along with local and international partners, are accordingly seeking to mobilise US$35 million in the next four months to provide immediate life-saving assistance, UN Resident Coordinator in Sri Lanka, Marc-André Franche stated.
Speaking during a media briefing held in Colombo today (11), Marc-André Franche said the UN in collaboration with the Disaster Management Centre, has put together a Humanitarian Priorities Plan covering seven sectors after Cyclone Ditwah caused a trail of destruction across the country.