"Distribution of Essential Dry Food Packs to Residents of Kohilawatta"

Following Cyclone Ditwah and the resulting emergency situation, flooding caused by the overflow of the Kelani River severely affected the Kolonnawa and Kohilawatta areas. As floodwaters have now begun to recede, families who had been residing in temporary shelters and with relatives are gradually returning to their homes.

In this context, many affected families—having lost their cooking equipment and stored food supplies due to the floods—are facing significant challenges in restarting their daily lives. To support these communities during the Early Recovery phase, the Association of Muslim Youth of Sailan (AMYS) carried out the first phase of dry food assistance.

Accordingly, on the 24th, under the coordination of the Management Committee of the Kohilawatta Jummah Masjid, essential dry food packs were distributed to 170 flood-affected families representing all communities in the area.