UNICEF to help with rebuilding damaged schools: PM View(s):The Ministry of Education and UNICEF will take necessary action to renovate damaged schools while relocating schools which are in high-risk locations to safe areas, according to an assessment of schools affected by Cyclone Ditwah. Prime Minister Harinin Amarasuriya made these remarks while visiting the Meegahakiula National School in Badulla on December 24, which was damaged after the cyclone. She also visited the preschool operating in Ketawatta Yodha Ulpatha Community Hall, which was completely damaged when a tree fell due to strong winds. She instructed officials to take steps to restart the preschool at a safe location. She inspected the Passara Yuri Tamil Primary School, which sustained severe damage due to a landslide.

Source: Sunday Times December 28, 2025 19:39 UTC