Nearly four months after Cyclone Ditwah hit Sri Lanka in November, officials are still trying to salvage tens of thousands of damaged documents.

The storm’s impact went beyond homes and infrastructure, striking at the country’s administrative backbone by destroying vital records such as birth certificates and land deeds. 

According to Al Jazeera, restorers at Sri Lanka’s National Archives continue painstaking efforts to restore and preserve the damaged documents, with the Kandy Court Complex identified as one of the worst affected.

The United Nations and donors are helping with the challenging task. (Newswire/ Al Jazeera)

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The Sri Lanka Police have issued a reminder to all motorists to carry the necessary licences and documents when on the road.

In a post on social media, the Police requested those who have vehicles to check if they have the following documents before travelling.

• Standard documents-

Drivers’ Licence

Revenue Licence

Vehicle Insurance

Emission Certificate

• For heavy vehicles –

A vehicle fitness certificate is required

• For Electric or Hybrid vehicles- 

An Emission Certificate is not necessary. (Newswire)

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