Cyclone Aftermath in Sri Lanka

New York Times - World EnvironmentalNews ReportEN 1 min read 100% complete by Mujib Mashal, Christina Thornell, Christina Shaman, Laura Salaberry and Atul LokeDecember 12, 2025 at 10:41 PM

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A video report published on December 12, 2025, details the aftermath of a cyclone in Sri Lanka. The report, led by Mujib Mashal, South Asia bureau chief, focuses on Kandy, which experienced the most severe devastation from the cyclone that occurred the previous month. The video documents the damage and impact of the cyclone on the region. Christina Thornell, Christina Shaman, Laura Salaberry and Atul Loke contributed to the report. The video aims to show the extent of the cyclone's impact in Sri Lanka.

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The cyclone's worst devastation was in Kandy, Sri Lanka.

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Sri Lanka suffered the worst of the devastation from last month’s cyclone.

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Kandy 70% Sri Lanka ×480%

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Sri Lanka

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