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Sri Lanka Floods Leave Four Children Dead, Thousands Displaced as Storm Heads Towards India
Sri Lanka’s Flood Crisis • 4 children drowned, 4 missing in flash floods. • 250,000+ displaced by torrential rains. • Storm moves towards India’s Tamil Nadu, expected to intensify. Experts link increasing floods to climate change. Relief efforts are underway as Sri Lanka seeks to recover from the devastation.
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by News Desk
2024-11-28
Sri Lanka Floods Leave Four Children Dead, Thousands Displaced as Storm Heads Towards India

Sri Lankan rescue teams have recovered the bodies of four drowned children, with four other individuals still missing after flash floods struck the island nation. The deluge, caused by a powerful storm now moving towards India, has forced more than 250,000 people to abandon their homes.

Rising Threat:

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has warned that the storm, currently a deep depression over the Bay of Bengal, may hit Tamil Nadu and Puducherry coastlines by Saturday morning. Winds could reach speeds of 70 kph, posing further risks to the region.

Impact in Sri Lanka:

  • Lives Lost: Flash floods claimed the lives of four children; two children and two adults remain missing.
  • Mass Displacement: Over 276,000 people are seeking refuge in temporary shelters.
  • Relief Operations: The Sri Lankan government has mobilised the army to assist in rescue and recovery efforts.

Broader Context:

Deadly floods and landslides are frequent across South Asia, often exacerbated by climate change, which scientists say is increasing the intensity and frequency of such events.

As the storm moves northward, India braces for impact while Sri Lanka continues to grapple with the aftermath of its latest disaster.
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