Sri Lanka extreme weather death toll rises to 479
Summary
The death toll from Cyclone Ditwah's extreme weather in Sri Lanka has risen to 479, with over 1.6 million people affected and substantial infrastructure damage reported.
Key Points
- Cyclone Ditwah has caused 479 deaths in Sri Lanka.
- Another 350 people remain missing due to the cyclone.
- More than 1.6 million people from over 455,000 families have been affected nationwide.
- The Asian Development Bank and China have provided disaster relief assistance to Sri Lanka.
