Sri Lanka flood, landslides toll rises to 123: official
Summary
Cyclone Ditwah has caused floods and landslides in Sri Lanka, killing 123 people with 130 missing, prompting large-scale evacuations and relief efforts with military involvement.
Key Points
- Cyclone Ditwah triggered torrential rains and floods killing 123 people in Sri Lanka.
- About 130 people remain missing after the disaster.
- Nearly 44,000 people have been relocated to government-run welfare centers due to destruction of homes.
- Relief operations are ongoing with help from the armed forces and international aid from India.
