Sri Lanka has nearly doubled its military deployment to assist regions devastated by Cyclone Ditwah, which has killed 627 people and affected more than two million, nearly 10 percent of the population. The Disaster Management Centre (DMC) has warned of continued heavy monsoon rains exceeding 50 millimetres, particularly in the central region, while alerting residents […]
Sri Lanka Floods
Sri Lanka floods death toll rises to 334 as Cyclone Ditwah wreaks havoc
COLOMBO: The death toll from floods and landslides caused by Cyclone Ditwah in Sri Lanka has risen sharply to 334, with nearly 400 people still missing, authorities said on Sunday. The Disaster Management Centre (DMC) described it as the worst natural disaster to hit the island in two decades, affecting over 1.3 million people nationwide. […]
Sri Lanka floods: Cyclone Dethu claims 123 lives, thousands displaced
Sri Lanka is reeling after Cyclone Dethu caused heavy rains and floods, killing at least 123 people. Over 130 remain missing, authorities said. Thousands have been displaced and emergency teams are conducting rescue operations across the country. The Disaster Management Centre confirmed that most deaths occurred due to landslides in the northern and eastern regions. […]
Sri Lanka seeks global aid as Cyclone Ditwah death toll climbs to 123
COLOMBO – Sri Lanka appealed for international assistance on Saturday as the death toll from devastating floods and landslides triggered by Cyclone Ditwah rose to 123, with another 130 people still missing. The Disaster Management Centre (DMC) said nearly 15,000 homes were destroyed and almost 44,000 people displaced to state-run temporary shelters. Read More: Cyclone […]