Sri Lanka Issues Urgent Appeal for Global Assistance Following Devastating Floods
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 |
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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.
4. Coordination Points in the Consulate General
The following officers may be contacted should you need further information or coordination:
Name: Ms. Buddhika Fernando
Designation: Attaché
Contact Mobile No. (WhatsApp): +94 761 492 873
Email: mail@slcgmcl.org
Name: Ms. Nirosha Hewage
Designation: Consular Officer
Contact Mobile No. (WhatsApp): +61 406 467 250
Email: mail@slcgmcl.org
Consulate General of Sri Lanka in Melbourne
