 "Sri Lanka floods and landslides kill at least 31, dozens missing – Firstpost")
At least 31 people have died and 14 are missing due to devastating floods and landslides in Sri Lanka. Nearly 400 houses were damaged in the massive landslide and more than 1,100 families were displaced to live in temporary shelters.
At least 31 people died in devastating floods and landslides in Sri Lanka. About 14 have gone missing this week as the weather continues to hit.
The intense weather has caused large-scale destruction and displacement of people, especially in the central, eastern and south-western parts of the country.
Badulla was worst hit, with the highest number of deaths and about 16 people buried alive when mountain slopes collapsed on their homes, according to a statement from the Disaster Management Centre.
Rescue efforts by the army and police are ongoing, with boats, helicopters and vehicles being deployed to reach stranded or missing people.
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Nearly 400 houses were damaged in the massive landslide and more than 1,100 families were displaced to live in temporary shelters.
The DMC warned about rising river levels in Sri Lanka and advised people living in low-lying areas to move to higher ground.
Sri Lanka, which is already facing economic crisis, is expected to receive more than 100 mm of rain and some areas will be inundated with up to 250 mm of water.
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In December last year, about 17 people died due to floods and landslides in Sri Lanka. Due to climate change the country is facing continuous floods.
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