Sri Lanka tea plantations damaged by Cyclone Ditwah

Sundaram Muttupillai, a tea estate worker in Sri Lanka, lost his job and home due to Cyclone Ditwah, which devastated the country, killing hundreds and affecting millions. The cyclone severely impacted the tea industry, causing economic losses of $6bn and an output decline of up to 35 percent. The disaster has worsened Sri Lanka’s economic vulnerabilities, leading to concerns about exports, food availability, and consumer prices, with experts comparing the impact to the 2004 tsunami. The country is seeking financial assistance to aid in post-cyclone relief efforts and recovery.

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