Compensation and livelihood aid given to Welimada storm victims

Several families affected by the recent severe storm in the Welimada Divisional Secretariat Division officially received compensation and livelihood assistance today.

Four homeowners whose houses were completely destroyed by the storm received the first installment of compensation cheques worth Rs. 2 million each as part of the Government’s compensation scheme. The payments were made under the maximum compensation package of Rs. 5 million allocated for fully damaged houses.

In addition, 78 affected families in the area were granted financial assistance ranging from Rs. 25,000 to Rs. 75,000 to help them restart and develop their livelihoods disrupted by the disaster.

A special ceremony was held at the Welimada Divisional Secretariat. Those present included Chairman of the Welimada Pradeshiya Sabha Ajith Kumara, the Welimada Divisional Secretary, other government officials, and beneficiaries from the area.