In line with the directives of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the United Arab Emirates has launched an urgent response to the humanitarian crisis triggered by severe floods and landslides across Sri Lanka. The relief effort is being coordinated through the Joint Operations Command, the UAE Aid Agency and the Emirates Red Crescent.
Rescue Operations and Immediate Relief
The UAE’s intervention includes search and rescue missions in affected regions, carried out by teams from Abu Dhabi Civil Defence. Urgent relief supplies — including essential food items and critical shelter materials — are also being delivered to communities impacted by the disaster.
The floods and landslides have so far left at least 355 people dead, while more than 366 remain missing. Over one million residents have been affected, daily life has been severely disrupted, and hundreds of homes have been partially or completely destroyed across multiple districts.
Supporting Recovery and Stabilisation
The UAE’s response aims to support rapid recovery efforts and help restore stability in line with its humanitarian principles. This includes immediate relief operations, the deployment of rescue teams, and the provision of food, medicine, clothing and shelter to vulnerable groups and those affected by natural disasters worldwide.
Continued Aid to the Sri Lankan People
The UAE will continue dispatching humanitarian aid and shelter materials to support the friendly people of Sri Lanka, alleviate the suffering of affected families and accelerate recovery and stabilisation efforts.
