IMF Prioritizes Sri Lanka Rapid Finance Post-Ditwah; India, US Send Aid

• IMF prioritizes Sri Lanka's Rapid Finance Instrument request for post-Cyclone Ditwah recovery.
• Cyclone Ditwah caused catastrophic floods and landslides, leading to 627 deaths, 190 missing, and affecting over 2.1 million people.
• Sri Lankan President seeks an additional USD 200 million from the IMF, separate from the existing bailout program.
• India's Operation Sagar Bandhu delivered 65 tonnes of aid, including Bailey Bridge units and engineers; US also sent a 60-member relief team and aircraft.

Why It Matters: Urgent global aid is vital for Sri Lanka's recovery from a devastating cyclone.