International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science (IJRISS)
The Role of Disaster Communication in Cyclone Ditwah, Sri Lanka
Published January 1, 2026 • Vol. 9, Issue 12, pp. 1494–1497Open Access
DOI: 10.47772/IJRISS.2025.91200111
Abstract
Over a million people were affected by the massive flooding, landslides, infrastructure collapse, and humanitarian disaster caused by Cyclone Ditwah, which hit Sri Lanka in late November 2025. This article looks at how well disaster communication systems performed during Ditwah, highlights significant shortcomings, particularly in terms of timely notifications and linguistic inclusivity, and analyzes how these shortcomings affected the catastrophe's scope. Recommendations for improving disaster communication systems to better serve all communities are included in the article's conclusion.
Keywords: It is often acknowledged that a key component of disaster risk reduction is effective disaster communication
| Journal | International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science (IJRISS) |
|---|---|
| ISSN | 2454-6186 |
| Volume / Issue | Volume 9, Issue 12 |
| Pages | 1494–1497 |
| Publication date | January 1, 2026 |
| DOI | 10.47772/IJRISS.2025.91200111 |
| Publisher | RSIS International |
| License | Open Access |
How to cite this article
Amila Lokumannage (2026). The Role of Disaster Communication in Cyclone Ditwah, Sri Lanka. International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science (IJRISS), 9(12), 1494-1497. https://doi.org/10.47772/IJRISS.2025.91200111
BibTeX
@article{Amila2026,
title = {The Role of Disaster Communication in Cyclone Ditwah, Sri Lanka},
author = {Amila Lokumannage},
journal = {International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science (IJRISS)},
volume = {9},
number = {12},
pages = {1494--1497},
year = {2026},
doi = {10.47772/IJRISS.2025.91200111},
publisher = {RSIS International}
}