Sri Lanka declares emergency as floods wreak havoc across Colombo
Summary
Floods in Sri Lanka's capital, Colombo, have killed 193 people following Cyclone Ditwah. The floods have displaced many and led to a state of emergency as relief efforts continue. International help has been promised by several countries.Key Facts
- Cyclone Ditwah caused heavy rains and floods in Colombo, Sri Lanka.
- The floods have resulted in 193 deaths and 228 people are still missing.
- A state of emergency has been declared by President Anura Kumara Dissanayake.
- Over 25,000 homes have been destroyed, displacing 147,000 people.
- 968,000 people need help after being displaced by the disaster.
- The lack of blood donations has created a medical crisis, with supplies critically low.
- India, Pakistan, and Japan have pledged to send help.
- This is Sri Lanka's deadliest natural disaster since 2017.
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