Floods and landslides kill 56 in Sri Lanka (VIDEO)
Cyclonic winds and incessant rain continue to batter Sri Lanka, affecting over 40,000 people Read Full Article at RT.com
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Cyclonic winds and incessant rain continue to batter the South Asian island nation, affecting over 40,000 people
At least 56 people have been killed and over 20 others are missing after incessant rainfall triggered floods and landslides in Sri Lanka, the island nation’s authorities said on Friday.
The rainfall, caused by Cyclone Ditwah, has battered the island over the last two days, leading to one of the nation’s worst weather disasters in years.
The local authorities said 43,991 people have been affected by the extreme weather conditions, and at least 600 houses have been partially damaged.
Train services have been suspended, while five flights to Colombo were diverted to the southern Indian city of Thiruvanthapuram.
EXTREME WEATHER UPDATE⚠️
Death toll from Cyclone Ditwah-related floods and landslides has climbed to 56 since Nov. 17, according to DMC.
14 injured and 21 missing, with 600+ houses partially damaged.
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