In Gampola, Sri Lanka, a community grapples with devastation after Cyclone Ditwah caused widespread flooding, leaving homes destroyed and lives lost. Many residents, unprepared for the cyclone’s impact, received little warning and have been left to fend for themselves amidst knee-deep mud and debris. Anger simmers over the government’s slow response and failure to heed meteorological warnings, as families mourn their losses and struggle for basic necessities. With a state of emergency declared, rebuilding efforts will take time in a country still recovering from economic turmoil.
