• WFP’s response to people affected by Cyclone Ditwah began in December 2025 with the distribution of non-food items and fortified foods and has since expanded to cash and voucher assistance, including nutrition top-ups for households with children under five.
• WFP continues to support Government’s response by strengthening disaster management agencies and contributing to government-led assessments, including the post-disaster needs assessment.
• In March 2026, Sri Lanka’s National Consumer Price Index (NCPI) increased to 210.9, up from 209.4 in February 2026, reflecting a month‑on‑month increase of 1.5 index points. Year‑on‑year inflation rose to 2.4 percent in March 2026, compared to 1.6 percent in February 2026, marking a modest uptick after earlier disinflation trend.
• Following the Government of Sri Lanka’s request for international assistance after Cyclone Ditwah, the United Nations launched the Humanitarian Priorities Plan (HPP). The plan concluded in April 2026, with residual activities being finalized and an after‑action review planned.
• WFP continues to support communities in transitioning from emergency relief to recovery and resilience, while also improving nutrition outcomes and strengthening institutional capacity. WFP has been present in Sri Lanka since 1968.
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