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World Bank Funds Sri Lanka's Cyclone Ditwah Road Repairs with $110 Million Boost
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News18•30-09-2026, 16:45
World Bank Funds Sri Lanka's Cyclone Ditwah Road Repairs with $110 Million Boost
- •The World Bank approved $110 million in financing for Sri Lanka to repair and reconstruct 600 kilometers of roads damaged by Cyclone Ditwah.
- •Cyclone Ditwah struck Sri Lanka in November last year, causing widespread devastation.
- •The funding prioritizes roads restoring access to markets, schools, and health facilities in the most affected communities.
- •Roads will be reconstructed using climate-resilient standards, including improved drainage, landslide protection, and updated engineering.
- •This new financing brings the total World Bank investment in Sri Lanka's transport connectivity under the operation to $610 million, benefiting over 830,000 people and creating jobs.
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The World Bank approved USD 110 million in financing for Sri Lanka to repair and reconstruct 600 kilometres of roads damaged by Cyclone Ditwah, which struck the island nation in November last year.
This new financing extends the total World Bank investment in Sri Lanka’s transport connectivity under the operation to USD 610 million.
The investment is expected to directly benefit more than 8,30,000 people, create about 5,671 new or improved jobs in reconstruction and maintenance, and help close to 22,000 farmers reconnect with buyers and supply chains.
