Sri Lanka Issues Urgent Appeal for Global Assistance Following Devastating Floods

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THE CONSULATE GENERAL OF THE DEMOCRATIC SOCIALIST REPUBLIC OF SRI LANKA

MELBOURNE AUSTRALIA

HIGH PRIORITY

The Most Venerable Chief Incumbents of the Buddhist Temples in Victoria, South Australia & Tasmania

Association Leaders and Representatives in Victoria, South Australia & Tasmania

Sri Lankan electronic & print media channels in Victoria, South Australia & Tasmania (Television, Digital Radio & online)

Members of the Sri Lankan community in Victoria, South Australia & Tasmania

Emergency Relief Assistance urgently required by the Government of Sri Lanka following the Devastating Floods

The government of Sri Lanka has shared the following information on emergency assistance urgently required following the disastrous floods in the country that has caused widespread flooding, landslides and severe weather-related fatalities and damage to property, infrastructure and agricultural land.

In this regard, the government has established two separate accounts in both local currency and US Dollars to accept donations from Sri Lankans residing overseas and foreign nationals to support national disaster relief efforts.

You are kindly requested to share the above information among interested parties, and consider voluntary contributions / donations to assist the affected people of Sri Lanka at this hour of need. Your kind support is deeply appreciated.

Consul General
Consul General of Sri Lanka for Victoria, South Australia & Tasmania

1. Financial Assistance

The Government has shared the following account details to receive donations from well-wishers,
members of the Sri Lankan community and organizations overseas.

Account details for US Dollar Donations / Contributions

Account Number	021083514
Account Name (Beneficiary)	Central Bank of Sri Lanka
Swift code of Beneficiary	CBCEKLKX
Beneficiary’s Bank	Federal Reserve Bank, New York
Swift code of the Beneficiary’s Bank	FRNYUS3
Remarks	Further credit to DST’s Dollar account 45013

Account Details for Sri Lankan Rupee Donations / Contributions

Account Number	50516
Account Name	DST
Bank SWIFT BIC Code	CBCEKLXXXX
Bank Name	Central Bank of Sri Lanka

2. Emergency Equipment required for disaster recovery:

Table – 1

No	Item	Quantity
1	Mega Phone	250
2	Rescue Rope	100
3	Re Chargeable Torch	750
4	Rescue Tube	350
5	Search Light	585
6	Safety Helmet	750
7	Helmet with head lamp	625
8	Head mount torch	1250
9	Spine Board	125
10	Submersible Water Pump	750
11	Mobile Water Pump	50
12	Boat with Engine capacity exceeding 40HP	50
13	Chain Saw	207
14	Flash Light	405
15	Generators	250
16	Harness	65
17	Life Jackets	1435
18	Gum Boot	7500
19	Mobile Toilets	500
20	Mini Excavators	60

It may be noted that the Government will not bear the cost of air/sea transportation of the above
items from the respective countries to Colombo. However, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Foreign
Employment and Tourism will extend necessary assistance in facilitating customs clearance.

3. Rehabilitation Needs in the Agriculture Sector:

The below Table provides detailed information on the rehabilitation needs of the agriculture
sector affected by the disaster.

No	Item	Estimated Cost (Rs. Mn)
1	Rehabilitation of affected paddy lands, vegetable and other crop cultivations	15,250
2	Rehabilitation of Minor Tanks	4,800
3	Rehabilitation of Anicuts	900
4	Rehabilitation of Canals	1,800
5	Rehabilitation of Minor Irrigation Systems	8,340
6	Fertilizer for 510,000 ha of recently cultivated paddy lands which have been washed off due to the recent floods. The following amounts are required for re-cultivation:Urea – 112,000 MT TSP – 30,000 MT MOP – 30,000 MT	—