Summary
Heavy rain in Sri Lanka is slowing recovery efforts after a cyclone caused serious flooding. The cyclone killed hundreds and forced thousands from their homes. The country is facing a large-scale cleanup and reconstruction challenge.
Key Facts
- Intense rainfall in southern Sri Lanka added to challenges from a recent cyclone.
- Cyclone Ditwah killed at least 486 people and displaced 170,000.
- Over 50,000 homes were damaged, and 341 people are missing.
- President Anura Kumara Dissanayake called it the island's most challenging disaster.
- The cyclone is part of a series of floods impacting several Asian countries.
- A state of emergency is in place, and the government is working on recovery efforts.
- Authorities are providing financial aid for home cleanup and reconstruction.
- Electricity has been mostly restored, but some areas remain without power.
