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$500K for Sri Lankan flood recovery effort from Australia.

Sri Lanka Flood
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By Madhura Seneviratne

Source: Australian High Commission



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As aid groups brace for a dengue fever outbreak among flood survivors in Sri Lanka, Australia will chip in $500,000 for emergency assistance.

Foreign Minister Julie Bishop said Australia's assistance will go towards inflatable rescue boats, delivery of clean water and health services.


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