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Sri Lanka death toll from floods and landslides reaches 153

The Guardian - World NewsEN 4 min read 100% complete by Donna Ferguson and agenciesNovember 29, 2025 at 05:39 PM
Sri Lanka death toll from floods and landslides reaches 153
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Sri Lanka's death toll from floods and landslides has reached 153, according to the country's Disaster Management Centre. The floods, triggered by Cyclone Ditwah, have affected over 500,000 people nationwide. Relief operations are underway, with 78,000 people relocated to state-run welfare centres after their homes were destroyed. The cyclone made landfall on Wednesday and brought record rainfall across the island. Authorities issued evacuation orders for those living along the banks of the Kelani River, which burst its banks on Friday evening, forcing hundreds to move to temporary shelters. Navy personnel have rescued stranded individuals, including a German tourist, while thousands of police and military personnel are distributing food and clearing roads.

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India ×240% Kurunegala district 50% Sampath Kotuwegoda 60% Cyclone Ditwah ×270% Sri Lanka ×980%

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floods 80% cyclone 70% disaster management 60% landslides 50% relief operations 50% weather system 40%

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