Sri Lanka’s Disaster Management Center says 627 people have died and 190 are missing after the floods and landslides triggered by Cyclone Ditwah. The latest report, issued at noon on December 7, shows more than 2.17 million people have been affected across 25 districts. According to the DMC, a total of 611,530 families have been impacted. At least 4,517 houses have been fully destroyed, while 76,066 have suffered partial damage, placing the number of damaged homes at more than 80,500. Kandy remains the worst-hit district, reporting 232 deaths and 81 missing persons. The district also recorded the highest property destruction,…
Sri Lanka Landslide and Flood Deaths Rise to 627 After New Recoveries
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