Sri Lanka counts cyclone cost as toll hits 465
Summary
Cyclone Ditwah has killed at least 465 people in Sri Lanka, with $7 billion needed for reconstruction as floodwaters recede and over 1.5 million people are affected.
Key Points
- Cyclone Ditwah killed at least 465 people and left 366 missing in Sri Lanka.
- Authorities estimate $7 billion is needed to rebuild homes, industries, and roads.
- President Anura Kumara Dissanayake declared a state of emergency and emphasized the need for international aid.
- Over 1.5 million people have been affected and approximately 200,000 are in state shelters.
