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Cyclone Ditwah Emergency WASH Response: House Cleaning and Well Rehabilitation (Western Province)
Project Description
Following the severe impact of Cyclone Ditwah in late November 2025, many communities across Negombo, Katana, and Kadawatha areas were displaced due to flooded homes, thick mud accumulation, and heavily contaminated water wells. Although many houses were structurally intact, families were unable to return home because wells were unsafe, electricity was unavailable, and cleaning required specialized WASH equipment.
In response, Kansarmen SL Foundation, together with Adoptie Sri Lanka – Belgium, implemented an emergency WASH intervention to clean flood-affected houses and rehabilitate contaminated water wells, enabling displaced families to safely return to their homes with dignity.
Location
Negombo, Katana, and Kadawatha Divisional Secretariat areas,
Gampaha District, Sri Lanka.
Reason to choose this project
Cyclone Ditwah caused widespread contamination of household water wells and left homes filled with thick mud, forcing families to remain in temporary shelters despite their houses not being destroyed. Emergency relief alone was insufficient, as families required technical WASH support, specialized equipment, and skilled labour to restore safe living conditions.
The project was selected to enable rapid, safe rehabilitation of homes and drinking water sources, allowing affected families to return home and resume daily life.
Activities We Have Done
Cleaned flood-affected houses using high-pressure cleaning equipment.
Rehabilitated contaminated water wells using proper sludge removal, controlled pumping, and flushing techniques.
Deployed portable generators, pressure guns, and water pumping motors to operate in areas without electricity.
Provided skilled WASH labour to ensure safe and long-term usability of water wells.
Responded to official requests from the Gampaha District Secretariat to expand services to additional affected areas.
Community Contribution
Community members, neighbours, and displaced families actively participated in cleaning activities alongside the Kansarmen SL Foundation team, supporting labour work and site access.
Beneficiaries : 348 Direct
Families supported: 87
Houses cleaned: 13
Water wells rehabilitated: 87
Individuals benefited: 348
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