Sri Lanka tea workers struggle in poverty. Flooding cost many their lives
Summary
Tea workers in Sri Lanka's hill regions struggle with poverty and devastating losses after Cyclone Ditwah caused deadly floods and landslides, destroying homes and claiming hundreds of lives.
Key Points
- Cyclone Ditwah caused floods and landslides in Sri Lanka, killing over 640 people and destroying many tea workers' homes.
- Most tea plantation workers belong to the Malaiyaha Tamil ethnic group living in poor conditions with low wages.
- The government plans to provide housing assistance and is negotiating with tea companies to find safer land for affected workers.
- Sri Lanka faces economic challenges and climate vulnerabilities, impacting its ability to respond to extreme weather events.
