Sri Lanka closes some schools as heavy rains trigger floods and mudslides, killing 5
Summary
Heavy rains in Sri Lanka’s central mountainous region caused floods and mudslides, killing five people and injuring three. The government closed schools and deployed army and navy troops to rescue those affected and evacuate nearly 2,000 people.Key Facts
- Five people died after being buried by mudslides in two houses in central Sri Lanka.
- Three people were injured and two are missing due to the floods and mudslides.
- Heavy rains have damaged 129 houses and flooded homes, fields, and roads.
- Nearly 2,000 people were evacuated for safety.
- Army and navy troops are helping rescue people trapped by floods and mudslides.
- The central region is the worst affected by the heavy rains.
- Roads have been blocked by mudslides, rocks, and fallen electric posts.
- This disaster follows Cyclone Ditwa in November, which killed nearly 640 people and caused extensive damage in the same area.
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