18/02/2026
Field Visit to Kegalle District – Pre-Assessment for Cyclone Dithwa Response
12th February 2026
Asia Lanka Social Development Cooperation had the valuable opportunity to participate in a field visit to Kegalle District for a pre-assessment in response to Cyclone Dithwa. It was truly an insightful and meaningful experience to witness the ground realities and better understand the immediate needs of affected communities.
We were honored to collaborate with:
• Ms. Dushyanthi Wijesuriya – Local Coordinator, Asia Disaster Preparedness Center (ADPC)
• Mr. Nandana Mohottige – Program Manager, Janathakshan Guarantee Limited
• Mr. Dimanka – Coordinator, Janathakshan Guarantee Limited
Learning from such experienced professionals in disaster risk reduction and emergency response was both inspiring and motivating.
Our Visit Included:
• Discussion at the District Disaster Management Centre (DMC), Kegalle District Secretariat
• Meeting with the NGO Coordinator at the Kegalle District Secretariat
• Field visit to Aranayake
• Discussion with the Divisional Secretary and government officials in Aranayake
• Visit to Wasanthagama Safety Center and engagement with government officers
These discussions and field observations enabled us to better analyze the real situation on the ground and identify priority areas for immediate response and future preparedness support.
We remain committed to standing with vulnerable communities and strengthening disaster resilience through collaboration and coordinated action.