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Main TakeawaysCyclone Ditwah has caused severe flooding and displacement across Sri Lanka, affecting over a million people.Binance Charity has pledged LKR 61.6M (USD 200K) with the Sri Lanka Red Cross Society to deliver urgent humanitarian relief.We stand in solidarity with affected communities by delivering essential relief and recovery support to displaced families.Cyclone Ditwah has severely impacted Sri Lanka, triggering intense rains and widespread flooding that have disrupted the lives of more than one million people nationwide. Homes have been submerged, critical infrastructure damaged, and access to essential services cut off across multiple districts. According to the Disaster Management Centre, nearly 200,000 individuals have been displaced and are currently seeking refuge in over 1,000 temporary shelters. Authorities are working to gradually restore power, water, and communications over the coming days after the cyclone and subsequent floods swept away transmission lines and transformers.In response to this disaster, Binance Charity, has pledged LKR approximately 61.6 million (USD 200,000) to support urgent humanitarian relief and early-recovery efforts. The donation will be channeled through the Sri Lanka Red Cross Society (SLRCS) to deliver immediate assistance to communities affected by Cyclone Ditwah.Red Cross and Binance Charity Mobilize Cyclone Ditwah ReliefBinance Charity’s contribution will be allocated toward life-saving relief essentials, such as food supplies, clean drinking water, hygiene and dignity kits, medical supplies, emergency medical assistance, and temporary shelter materials as well as providing cash grants for the most vulnerable communities. This support aims to ease the immediate burden on displaced families and help accelerate recovery efforts in the hardest-hit districts.SB Seker, Head of APAC, Binance, shared, “We are deeply saddened by the scale of devastation caused by Cyclone Ditwah. Binance is committed to mobilizing timely and effective support for communities impacted by natural disasters. Through our collaboration with the Sri Lanka Red Cross Society, we aim to ensure that essential relief reaches families who are facing unimaginable loss. Our thoughts are with the people of Sri Lanka, and we remain dedicated to supporting their path to recovery.”Dr. Mahesh Gunasekara, Secretary General, Sri Lanka Red Cross Society added, “Cyclone Ditwah has created an unprecedented humanitarian challenge, leaving thousands in urgent need of assistance. The Sri Lanka Red Cross Society is fully mobilized on the ground, providing life-saving support and helping affected communities regain stability. We sincerely appreciate the generous contribution from Binance Charity, which strengthens our capacity to respond swiftly and effectively. Strategic partnerships of this nature are critical to delivering timely relief and supporting the recovery of the most vulnerable to build back better.”Final ThoughtsCyclone Ditwah has brought severe hardship to communities across Sri Lanka, leading to extensive flooding, infrastructure damage, and widespread displacement. With many families still staying in temporary shelters and facing heightened health and safety risks, urgent relief remains crucial to restoring dignity, stability, and access to essential services. Binance Charity remains dedicated to providing timely, meaningful support wherever it’s needed most, and we encourage those who are able to join ongoing relief efforts through the Sri Lanka Red Cross Society’s official donation channels or by visiting their official website.Further ReadingsBinance Charity Donates 10 Million HKD to The Community Chest of Hong Kong in Aid of Tai Po Fire TragedyBinance Launches the $400 Million “Together Initiative” to Support Market Recovery and Restore ConfidenceBinance Drives Responsible Growth Through Compliance and Law Enforcement Partnerships