British women stranded by landslides in Sri Lankan mountains running out of food and water, daughter says
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Two British women are stranded in the Sri Lankan mountains near Pussellawa after landslides caused by Cyclone Ditwah blocked roads. Melanie Watters, 54, and Janine Reid, 55, have been stuck since Thursday after their car became trapped while traveling from Kandy. The women are reportedly running out of food, water, and fuel while seeking shelter at a tea plantation. Watters' daughter, Katie Beeching, has expressed frustration with the UK Foreign Office, stating they have no plan to evacuate the women despite the worsening conditions. The cyclone has caused widespread devastation in Sri Lanka, with the death toll reaching 465. Indian authorities have evacuated over 330 of their nationals, while providing aid to Sri Lankan search operations.
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