President’s Fund Grants Rs. 25,000 for Education of Flood-Affected School Children

COLOMBO (News 1st); The President’s Fund has announced a special grant of Rs. 25,000 for the educational needs of each schoolchild affected by the disaster.

This initiative aims to ensure that children facing hardship can continue their studies without interruption during this challenging time.

Sri Lanka is reeling under one of the most catastrophic natural disasters in recent history. Torrential rains exceeding 500mm, triggered by a severe cyclone, have unleashed landslides and floods across the island, leaving a trail of destruction that spans 25 districts.

According to the Disaster Management Center’s latest situation report (as of 6:00 AM today), 437,507 families—over 1.55 million people—are affected nationwide.

The death toll has climbed to 465, with 366 people still missing.