[2026-02-23 11:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: A powerful magnitude 7.1 earthquake shakes parts of Malaysia, USGS says

Snippet: KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia — The US Geological Survey says a magnitude 7.1 earthquake has shaken parts of Malaysia.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/02/23/world/asia-oceania/a-powerful-magnitude-71-earthquake-shakes-parts-of-malaysia-usgs-says/2282649

[2026-02-23 11:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Wildfire in southern Hamyang County rages for 3rd day

Snippet: A wildfire in the southern county of Hamyang raged for the third day Monday as firefighters and forestry authorities raced to put out the main blaze within the day.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10679980

[2026-02-23 11:00 UTC+10:00] [Australia] [Factuality: 100]

Source: SBS News

Title: What we know as police turn to bush in search for kidnapped grandfather Chris Baghsarian

Snippet: NSW Police have extracted forensic evidence that has linked a vehicle fire last week to the kidnapping of missing Sydney grandfather Chris Baghsarian. Source: Supplied / NSW Police

Read full article: https://www.sbs.com.au/news/article/police-update-chris-baghsarian-kidnapping/c9h91ngfa

[2026-02-23 11:00 UTC+10:00] [Australia] [Factuality: 100]

Source: SBS News

Title: Australia faces drenching as storm system set to bring heavy rain and flash floods

Snippet: Parts of Australia are face severe weather this week, the Bureau of Meteorology says. Source: Getty / Steve Christo - Corbis

Read full article: https://www.sbs.com.au/news/article/australia-faces-drenching-as-storm-system-set-to-bring-heavy-rain-and-flash-floods/882zlhxny

[2026-02-23 10:30 UTC+10:00] [National / WA] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: WA news LIVE: Arson squad investigating fire that destroyed multiple cars at Perth mechanic

Snippet: You have reached your maximum number of saved items.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/national/western-australia/wa-news-live-arson-squad-investigating-fire-that-destroyed-multiple-cars-at-perth-mechanic-20260223-p5o4li.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-02-23 08:42 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: BBC News

Title: Powerful winter storm targets US northeast as NYC issues travel ban

Snippet: A historic winter storm has placed 54 million people under blizzard warnings and prompted travel restrictions in multiple areas, including a travel ban New York City.

Read full article: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c75ere6z4weo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

[2026-02-23 08:16 UTC+10:00] [US weather] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: US north-east braces for heavy snow and ferocious winds amid blizzard warnings

Snippet: East coast scrambles to prepare for storm forecast to bring major disruption to more than 35 million people

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/feb/22/us-north-east-storm-blizzard-warnings

[2026-02-23 08:07 UTC+10:00] [Australia news] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Australia news live: Coalition reveals plan to criminalise helping Australians leave Syria; health warning as measles spreads in Melbourne

Snippet: Measles transmission has been detected among people with no recent overseas travel or known public exposure. Follow today’s news live

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/live/2026/feb/23/australia-news-live-health-measles-vaccination-weather-rain-storm-sydney-melbourne-bondi-attack-ahmed-al-ahmed-ntwnfb

[2026-02-23 08:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Nauiyu/Daly River flood evacuees assess damage after returning home

Snippet: Bernadene, Carmelita, Shane Junior and Kendita have returned to their homes in Nauiyu/Daly River. (ABC News: Tilda Colling)

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-02-23/daly-river-nauiyu-flooding-evacuees-return-home/106372304

[2026-02-23 07:08 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Co-hosts India hammered in T20 World Cup

Snippet: India's batters failed to fire in a big loss to South Africa. (Reuters: Amit Dave)

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-02-23/south-africa-defeats-india-in-t20-world-cup-super-eight/106374804

[2026-02-23 06:53 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: BBC News

Title: Firefighters tackling large blaze at school

Snippet: Firefighters are tackling a large blaze at a school in Devon.

Read full article: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c15xwk8dnpgo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

[2026-02-23 06:51 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Blizzard blast: New York City battens down for major winter storm

Snippet: Mayor shuts down traffic network as millions brace for ‘extremely treacherous’ conditions

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/united-states-canada/article/3344280/new-york-mayor-mamdani-orders-citywide-travel-ban-ahead-major-us-storm

[2026-02-23 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Be cautious when using Colombo-Kadugannawa- Kandy Road - OIC - DailyNews

Snippet: The Kadugannawa Police are appealing to drivers and the public to be careful when using the lower Kadugannawa area of the Colombo-Kadugannawa-Kandy Road, which has been restored following severe damages caused to Cyclone Ditwah.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/02/23/local/955708/be-cautious-when-using-colombo-kadugannawa-kandy-road-oic/

[2026-02-23 06:04 UTC+10:00] [National] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Flood warning for part of South Australia

Snippet: Products & ServicesOpen Products & Services section

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/national/flood-warning-for-part-of-south-australia-20260223-p5o4i3.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-02-23 03:08 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Centeno storms into Las Vegas Open QF

Snippet: REIGNING World 10-Ball champion Chezka Centeno is on fire as she booked her spot in the quarterfinals of the 2026 Las Vegas Open being held at the Westgate Las Vegas Resort and Casino in Nevada.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/02/23/sports/centeno-storms-into-las-vegas-open-qf/2282487

[2026-02-23 03:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Solaire Resort Entertainment City offers more ways to celebrate Lunar New Year

Snippet: AS the Year of the Fire Horse arrives, Solaire Resort Entertainment City transforms into a vibrant haven for celebration, where the spirit of Lunar New Year is brought to life through food, tradition and togetherness.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/02/23/tmt-newswire/solaire-resort-entertainment-city-offers-more-ways-to-celebrate-lunar-new-yearltbgt/2282472

[2026-02-23 00:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: "Potentially Worst Blizzard In Decade" Set To Hammer Mid-Atlantic And Northeast

Snippet: A potentially historic winter storm is set to slam the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast beginning Sunday, bringing heavy snow, damaging winds, and coastal flooding.

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/weather/potentially-worst-blizzard-decade-set-hammer-mid-atlantic-and-northeast

[2026-02-23 00:08 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: (LEAD) Wildfire in eastern coastal county of Goseong successfully contained

Snippet: (ATTN: RECASTS headline, lead; ADDS more info in paras 2-4)

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260222004451320

[2026-02-22 23:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Gov't issues Level 2 response, evacuation order over local wildfire

Snippet: GOSEONG -- South Korean authorities on Sunday issued an evacuation order for residents in a rural area of Gangwon Province after a wildfire broke out.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10679875

[2026-02-22 21:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: Luzon | Latest news and updates

Snippet: Ending speculation of a political alliance, Marcos and Robredo say the president’s visit focused solely on inspecting Naga City’s flood mitigation efforts

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/philippines/luzon/

[2026-02-22 21:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: Philippine politics

Snippet: Luzon Bakit nagkita sina Marcos at Robredo sa Naga City? Top 5 News This Week Top 5 News This Week: Curlee Discaya, ex-prince Andrew, Bam Aquino, Rodrigo and Sara Duterte Feb 21, 2026 8:00 PM PHT Share in Chat Share article Facebook X (Twitter) Copy Link Copied Luzon Ex-rivals Marcos, Robredo reunite to address Naga City’s flood crisis Feb 21, 2026 4:12 PM PHT Share in Chat Share article Facebook X (Twitter) Copy Link Copied Thought Leaders [OPINION] A choice

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/topic/philippine-politics/

[2026-02-22 20:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Tributes paid to 6 firefighters killed in China after truck veers off cliff

Snippet: Emergency workers were returning from putting out blaze at a hillside home in Hunan province

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/article/3344251/tributes-paid-6-firefighters-killed-central-china-after-truck-veers-cliff

[2026-02-22 19:23 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: Conflict digital între SUA și UE

Snippet: Fie că este vorba despre controlul asupra Groenlandei, strategia de securitate sau tarifele comerciale, relațiile dintre SUA și Europa stau suspendată în fire tot mai subțiri. În ultimele luni, au ieșit la suprafață alte divergențe majore, de data aceasta în ce privește controlul platformelor de social media și legislația menită să combată dezinformarea.

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/ro/conflict-digital-%C3%AEntre-sua-%C8%99i-ue/a-76072430

[2026-02-22 19:16 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong official warns of lower payout if Tai Po fire victims reject buy-back plan

Snippet: Deputy finance chief Michael Wong urges Wang Fuk Court flat owners to ‘make a wise decision’ or face lower compensation under possible legislation

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3344249/hong-kong-official-warns-lower-payout-if-tai-po-fire-victims-reject-buy-back-plan

[2026-02-22 19:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Todd River expected to flow in Alice Springs amid severe weather warning

Snippet: Hundreds of sandbags were prepared for residents and businesses looking to guard against possible flooding. (ABC News: Xavier Martin)

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-02-22/alice-springs-prepares-for-flood-amid-severe-weather-warning/106373816

[2026-02-22 14:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Level 1 flood warning for Mahaweli River Basin - DailyNews

Snippet: Persistent heavy rainfall across the Mahaweli River catchment areas since last night has triggered a flood watch.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/02/22/local/955448/level-1-flood-warning-for-mahaweli-river-basin/

[2026-02-22 12:58 UTC+10:00] [Australia weather] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: ‘Humid and unstable airmass’ to bring rain, flooding and thunderstorms across Australia’s east coast

Snippet: Life-threatening flash flooding warned for central Queensland and NT as long-awaited rain brings landslide threat to bushfire-affected Victoria

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/feb/22/humid-and-unstable-airmass-to-bring-rain-flooding-and-thunderstorms-across-australias-east-coast

[2026-02-22 09:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Editorial | Social workers handling Hong Kong fire cases should be well supported

Snippet: The death of a social worker has focused attention on the heavy workload of Social Welfare Department staff in the aftermath of the disaster

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/comment/article/3344116/social-workers-handling-hong-kong-fire-cases-should-be-well-supported

[2026-02-22 08:28 UTC+10:00] [New York] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: New York City gets first blizzard warning in nine years as area hunkers down

Snippet: New Jersey and other east coast areas brace for storm threatening more than 1ft of snow and 55mph wind gusts

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/feb/21/new-york-city-blizzard-warning

[2026-02-22 01:59 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Wang Fuk Court buyback plan disappoints some residents despite ‘generous’ offer

Snippet: Government announces offer to purchase flats destroyed in blaze at HK$8,000 or HK$10,500 per square foot, but some residents prefer redevelopment

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3344228/wang-fuk-court-buyback-plan-disappoints-some-residents-despite-generous-offer

[2026-02-21 23:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: Philippine politicians

Snippet: Luzon Bakit nagkita sina Marcos at Robredo sa Naga City? Top 5 News This Week Top 5 News This Week: Curlee Discaya, ex-prince Andrew, Bam Aquino, Rodrigo and Sara Duterte Feb 21, 2026 8:00 PM PHT Share in Chat Share article Facebook X (Twitter) Copy Link Copied Luzon Ex-rivals Marcos, Robredo reunite to address Naga City’s flood crisis Feb 21, 2026 4:12 PM PHT Share in Chat Share article Facebook X (Twitter) Copy Link Copied Philippine News Jose de Venecia

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/topic/philippine-politicians/

[2026-02-21 19:12 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Rappler

Title: Ex-rivals Marcos, Robredo reunite to address Naga City's flood crisis

Snippet: This is AI generated summarization, which may have errors. For context, always refer to the full article.

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/philippines/luzon/ferdinand-marcos-jr-leni-robredo-meeting-naga-city-flood-crisis/

[2026-02-21 19:12 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: disaster preparedness

Snippet: Luzon Bakit nagkita sina Marcos at Robredo sa Naga City? Luzon Ex-rivals Marcos, Robredo reunite to address Naga City’s flood crisis Feb 21, 2026 4:12 PM PHT Share in Chat Share article Facebook X (Twitter) Copy Link Copied Mindanao Over 4,000 evacuate in Gingoog ahead of Basyang landfall Feb 5, 2026 2:05 PM PHT Share in Chat Share article Facebook X (Twitter) Copy Link Copied Luzon Bakit may nakatira pa rin sa Mayon danger zone?

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/topic/disaster-preparedness/

[2026-02-21 19:12 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: disaster risk reduction and management

Snippet: Luzon Bakit nagkita sina Marcos at Robredo sa Naga City? Luzon Ex-rivals Marcos, Robredo reunite to address Naga City’s flood crisis Feb 21, 2026 4:12 PM PHT Share in Chat Share article Facebook X (Twitter) Copy Link Copied Mindanao Over 4,000 evacuate in Gingoog ahead of Basyang landfall Feb 5, 2026 2:05 PM PHT Share in Chat Share article Facebook X (Twitter) Copy Link Copied Mindanao Heavy rain triggers first widespread flooding of 2026 in Cagayan de Oro Jan 3,

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/topic/disaster-risk-reduction-and-management/

[2026-02-21 19:12 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: disasters

Snippet: Luzon Bakit nagkita sina Marcos at Robredo sa Naga City? Luzon Ex-rivals Marcos, Robredo reunite to address Naga City’s flood crisis Feb 21, 2026 4:12 PM PHT Share in Chat Share article Facebook X (Twitter) Copy Link Copied US & Canada As many as 10 skiers missing in California avalanche Feb 18, 2026 1:37 PM PHT Share in Chat Share article Facebook X (Twitter) Copy Link Copied Fact Check FACT CHECK: Videos of earthquakes reaching magnitude 8.6 in PH are

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/topic/disasters/

[2026-02-21 18:46 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong to spend HK$6.8 billion buying back fire-ravaged Tai Po flats

Snippet: Deputy financial secretary says government offering HK$8,000 or HK$10,500 per square foot and will draw HK$4 billion from public funds

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3344204/hong-kong-spend-hk68-billion-buying-back-fire-ravaged-tai-po-flats

[2026-02-21 07:52 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: Como caso Epstein levou Andrew à desgraça de 1999 até hoje

Snippet: O ex-príncipe Andrew Mountbatten Windsor está no centro do caso Epstein, tendo se tornado na quinta-feira (19/02) o primeiro membro da família real britânica a ser preso na modernidade.

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/pt-br/como-caso-epstein-levou-andrew-%C3%A0-desgra%C3%A7a-de-1999-at%C3%A9-hoje/a-76061414

[2026-02-20 19:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Tai Po fire owners to get buy-back offer of up to about HK$10,000 per square foot

Snippet: Government sources say resettlement plan to be announced as early as Saturday

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3344134/tai-po-fire-owners-receive-buy-back-offer-about-hk10000-sq-ft

[2026-02-20 19:46 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AfricaNews

Title: France on edge as Loire floods and storm Pedro threatens more chaos

Snippet: Water now reaches building fronts after a week of steady rise. The peak is close, but levels have not begun to fall. One man is missing after his canoe capsized. Météo-France says the country has logged 35 straight days of rain, the longest spell since records began in 1959. Several western departments remain on red alert as Storm Pedro approaches.

Read full article: http://www.africanews.com/2026/02/20/france-on-edge-as-loire-floods-and-storm-pedro-threatens-more-chaos/

[2026-02-20 06:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: No evidence to climate debt trap following Ditwah-Dr Wignaraja - DailyNews

Snippet: Evidence does not point to a climate debt trap following Cyclone Ditwah and that cyclical growth of around 4% remains sustainable for 2026, although risks such as inflation are emerging, economic policy expert Dr. Ganeshan Wignaraja, told the Sri Lanka Investor Conference 2026 themed “Rebuild. Digitize. Reprice”, organized by Asia Securities held in Colombo recently.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/02/20/business/954516/no-evidence-to-climate-debt-trap-following-ditwah-dr-wignaraja/

[2026-02-19 21:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Moscow Times

Title: Winter Storm Brings Heavy Snow and Disrupts Travel in Moscow

Snippet: Moscow was walloped by a powerful winter storm between Wednesday night and Thursday morning, bringing heavy snow and strong winds that created treacherous road conditions and led to flight delays and cancellations.

Read full article: https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/02/19/winter-storm-brings-heavy-snow-and-disrupts-travel-in-moscow-a91994

[2026-02-19 18:23 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Crowds continue to flood Hong Kong attractions despite outbound travel surge

Snippet: Popular spots across city continue to draw large festive crowds, even as data shows nearly 16 per cent rise in net outflow during holiday period

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3343993/crowds-continue-flood-hong-kong-attractions-despite-outbound-travel-surge

[2026-02-19 15:59 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Bill Gates backs out of India AI summit speech amid Epstein storm

Snippet: The Gates Foundation said the Microsoft co-founder wanted to ‘ensure the focus remains on the AI summit’s key priorities’

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/south-asia/article/3343971/bill-gates-cancels-india-ai-impact-summit-speech-amid-epstein-storm

[2026-02-19 06:37 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: PM conveys appreciation for help given by Switzerland following Cyclone Ditwah - DailyNews

Snippet: Premier Dr. Harini Amarasuriya noted the above when the Ambassador of Switzerland to Sri Lanka Dr. Siri Walt paid a courtesy call on her at the Temple Trees.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/02/19/local/953761/pm-conveys-appreciation-for-help-given-by-switzerland-following-cyclone-ditwah/

[2026-02-18 20:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: EU engineers assess infrastructure damage at Yaka Paalama after Cyclone Ditwah - DailyNews

Snippet: An expert assistance team deployed by the European Union has completed extensive infrastructure assessments in Sri Lanka following widespread damage caused by Cyclone Ditwah, supporting national efforts toward safer and more resilient recovery.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/02/18/local/953608/eu-engineers-assess-infrastructure-damage-at-yaka-paalama-after-cyclone-ditwah/

[2026-02-18 18:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Marks and Spencer PLC donates Rs. 4.68 mn to Rebuilding Sri Lanka Fund - DailyNews

Snippet: Marks and Spencer PLC has donated LKR 4,684,139.50 to the Government’s Rebuilding Sri Lanka Fund, established to provide relief to communities affected by cyclone Ditwah.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/02/18/local/953576/marks-and-spencer-donates-rs-4-68-mn-to-rebuilding-sri-lanka-fund/

[2026-02-18 15:07 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hundreds evacuated after cooking mishap sparks false fire alarm in Hong Kong

Snippet: Firefighters find cooking pot that had boiled dry in flat where white smoke originated

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3343870/hundreds-evacuated-after-cooking-mishap-sparks-false-alarm-hong-kong-estate

[2026-02-18 11:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Workers ready to sacrifice Lunar New Year break as scaffold net rules bite

Snippet: Labour groups warn of rising unemployment as stricter scaffold net rules stall projects and leave hundreds of workers unpaid for months

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3343838/hong-kong-workers-hit-halt-facade-repairs-after-deadly-tai-po-fire-overhaul

[2026-02-18 11:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: COA affirms ex-Nueva Ecija town mayor liable for negligence in municipal hall fire

Snippet: Already have Rappler+? Sign in to listen to groundbreaking journalism.

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/philippines/luzon/coa-ex-san-antonio-nueva-ecija-mayor-liable-negligence-municipal-hall-fire/

[2026-02-18 06:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: IMF MD visits cyclone Ditwah affected communities during visit to Sri Lanka - DailyNews

Snippet: International Monetary Fund (IMF) Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva commenced her official engagements in Sri Lanka with field visits to areas affected by Cyclone Ditwah, inspecting damage and interacting with impacted communities as part of efforts to support recovery and long term resilience. Georgieva visited the Mawathura village in the Udapalatha Divisional Secretariat Division, one of the most sensitive zones impacted by the national disaster, to inspect the site of a landslide triggered during Cyclone Ditwah.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/02/18/local/953342/imf-md-visits-cyclone-ditwah-affected-communities-during-visit-to-sri-lanka/