All well-wishers and members of the Sri Lanka community;
In the aftermath of the devastating impact of the Ditwah Cyclone on Sri Lanka, thousands of individuals have been displaced and critical infrastructure has suffered unprecedented levels of destruction.
The Government of Sri Lanka hereby appeals to the international community, development partners, and all well-wishers to extend material and financial assistance in support of national recovery and rebuilding efforts.
Financial donations towards Sri Lanka’s Flood Relief Fund may be made through the following methods:
Bank Transfer through NEFT
Beneficiary : Sri Lanka Deputy High Commission, Chennai
Bank : Bank of Ceylon, Chennai
Branch : Chennai
Account No : 7580004693
Swift Code : BCEYIN5M
IFSC Code : BCEY0CHEN01
- Cheque drawn in favor of Sri Lanka Deputy High Commission, Chennai
- Cash deposit at the Cash Counter of the Sri Lanka Deputy High Commission, No. 56, Sterling Road, Nungambakkam, Chennai – 600 034
A formal acknowledgement of each financial contribution will be issued by the Deputy High Commission of Sri Lanka, Chennai.
Those who wish to donate the items mentioned in the attached list are requested to follow the consignment instructions as given below:
Any individual or organization could send relief items to Sri Lanka using any mode of transport. Please be advised that in order to avail of the duty-free clearance, the relief consignments should be addressed to the following consignee:
Secretary to the Ministry of Defence, Disaster Management Center (DMC), Vidya Mawatha, Colombo, Sri Lanka
For smooth and expeditious clearance process, please include a List of Items with the quantity and estimated value for Customs purposes and email to DMC prior to departure of shipment from sending country.
Contact details of the Disaster Management Center: , Mr. Jagath Mahendra – Deputy Director (+94 77 395 7905) , Email : jagathm@dmc.gov.lk, DMC will undertake clearance on duty free basis.
Those who wish to hand over the relief items to the Sri Lanka Deputy High Commission, Chennai may contact the following officers;
Contact : Ms. Harsha Ruparathne, Counsellor (+917845930188), Ms. Preetha Sridharan, Public Relations Officer (+919884492876), Ms. Y. Vandana, Protocol Officer (+919791192480)
Email Id : floodrelief.sldhe@gmail.com
Dr. Ganesanathan Geathiswaran
All well-wishers and members of the Sri Lanka community
Updated list of required items Emergency Unit as of 01.12.2025
