Nineteen Fishing Boats Handed Over to Trincomalee Fishermen Hit by Cyclone Ditwah - Lanka Newspapers

Nineteen fishing boats were handed over to fishermen in Sri Lanka’s Trincomalee District whose livelihoods were disrupted by Cyclone Ditwah, according to Lanka Newspapers. The distribution is aimed at rebuilding coastal income after the storm damaged vessels and equipment needed to work the sea. With many families left without boats to resume trading, the new vessels are expected to help restore day-to-day fishing activity and bring some financial stability back to households. Authorities are also continuing damage assessments and said further relief and rehabilitation efforts are expected across the district in the coming weeks.