1 of 1
Story summary
- Heavy rains in Sri Lanka’s highlands triggered mudslides and flash floods that damaged 129 houses, forced the evacuation of nearly 3,500 people, killed at least seven and led to school closures.
- Disaster Management Centre spokesperson Pradeep Kodippili said navy and army units were deployed to rescue residents trapped by floodwaters.
- The worst-hit districts were Nuwara Eliya and Badulla, still recovering from Cyclone Ditwah, which caused $4.1 bn damage in November.
