CYCLONE DITWAH HAS BROUGHT ABOUT PERMANENT DISPLACEMENTS?

Initial relief of Rs 25,000 has been paid to 4,220, 047, individuals, Rs 50,000 grant allocated for purchasing kitchen equipment has been disbursed to 100,946 beneficiaries and Rs 15,000 students for the purchase of stationery has been paid to 136,828 school children

- By YOHAN PERERA AND AJITH SIRIWARDANA

Cyclone Ditwah has brought about permanent displacements while a question remains as to whether some displaced families should be resettled in their original dwelling places or not.