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Sri Lanka's Road Development Authority has reported infrastructure losses of nearly INR 75 billion due to damage caused by Cyclone Ditwah, with total rehabilitation needs estimated at around INR 190 billion. The cyclone damaged 316 roads and 40 bridges, severely disrupting regional connectivity. To fund restoration, the RDA is seeking financial support, including a proposed INR 2 billion loan from the World Bank, along with assistance from other lenders. Other public utilities were also hit, with significant losses reported by electricity and water supply agencies. While essential services have largely been restored, large-scale reconstruction remains a priority, highlighting the significant fiscal and infrastructure challenges facing Sri Lanka's recovery efforts.
Sri Lanka's Road Development Authority (RDA) has reported infrastructure losses of nearly INR 75 billion following widespread damage caused by Cyclone Ditwah, while the total funds required for full rehabilitation of affected roads and bridges are estimated at around INR 190 billion. Advertisement
Officials informed a parliamentary oversight committee that the cyclone damaged 316 roads and 40 bridges under the RDA's jurisdiction. In addition to repair costs already assessed, further rehabilitation work is required to fully restore connectivity across impacted regions. To support this effort, the authority expects to secure a loan of INR 2 billion from the World Bank, with additional funding anticipated from other financial institutions.
Other state utilities have also reported substantial losses due to the disaster. The Ceylon Electricity Board has estimated damage-related losses of approximately INR 20 billion and is exploring external funding support, including a World Bank loan. Meanwhile, the Lanka Electricity Company has assessed its losses at around INR 252 million.
The National Water Supply and Drainage Board has reported losses of nearly INR 5.6 billion after 156 water supply schemes were damaged during the cyclone. Officials confirmed that all affected schemes have since been restored following maintenance work. For longer-term reconstruction, the Water Board is seeking grant assistance from the Asian Development Bank.
The cumulative impact highlights the scale of infrastructure disruption caused by Cyclone Ditwah and the financial burden on Sri Lanka's public agencies as they work towards comprehensive restoration and resilience-building measures.
Source - PTI
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