ILO supported flood affected families
The recent floods and landslides in Sri Lanka have affected 340,150 people according to information from the Government of Sri Lanka Disaster Management Centre, 84 people were died and 116 people were missing.
1 July 2016
Mr Donglin Li, ILO Country Director for Sri Lanka and the Maldives contributed cash donations among the families who lost their immediate family members.
The recent flooding and landslides in Sri Lanka have caused widespread disruptions across the country. At least 200,000 people have been displaced, many casualties have been reported and dozens are feared missing. People in affected areas severely suffered since it was impossible for flood aid teams to reach their villages since the roads are damaged.
The downpour caused flash flooding and destructive landslides across the country. People who were resettled in Kilinochchi district was struck by 372 millimetres (nearly 15 inches) of rain in just 24 hours and it was a quarter of the area's typical annual rainfall and roads were highly affected and damaged. The districts of Kegalle, Colombo and Gampaha also severely affected and many houses damaged or washed away by the floods.
There was an immediate need to support affected people to have means earning to sustain their income until they engage in their own livelihoods and earn sufficient income to support their families. The ILO has recognized the needs of the affected areas and provided short term community development project to encourage the victims to be part of the rehabilitation process while on the other hand, it was helped to inject some money as income which they can use for buying basic amenities for their families. It was also aimed to reduce trauma and stress from the victims and also is in line with the principles of decent work.
The downpour caused flash flooding and destructive landslides across the country. People who were resettled in Kilinochchi district was struck by 372 millimetres (nearly 15 inches) of rain in just 24 hours and it was a quarter of the area's typical annual rainfall and roads were highly affected and damaged. The districts of Kegalle, Colombo and Gampaha also severely affected and many houses damaged or washed away by the floods.
There was an immediate need to support affected people to have means earning to sustain their income until they engage in their own livelihoods and earn sufficient income to support their families. The ILO has recognized the needs of the affected areas and provided short term community development project to encourage the victims to be part of the rehabilitation process while on the other hand, it was helped to inject some money as income which they can use for buying basic amenities for their families. It was also aimed to reduce trauma and stress from the victims and also is in line with the principles of decent work.