State Electric Company (STELCO) has donated MVR 250,000 (USD 16,235) to the fundraising telethon organised by Public Service Media (PSM) to assist communities affected by Cyclone Ditwah in Sri Lanka.
The telethon, launched during a special ceremony at the PSM studio at 9:00 a.m. yesterday, will continue until 2:00 p.m. today.
In a post on X, STELCO conveyed its solidarity with the people of Sri Lanka, stating that its management and staff contributed to the nationwide effort to support urgent relief and recovery initiatives led by PSM in collaboration with local media outlets.
PSM reported this morning that donations have exceeded MVR 5.7 million.
According to Sri Lanka’s Disaster Management Centre, the cyclone has caused widespread devastation, with the death toll rising to 355 and 366 people reported missing as of 9:00 a.m. today. Severe weather has also disrupted air travel, leaving travellers stranded at airports and prompting airlines and authorities to advise passengers to verify flight arrangements before travelling.
