Sri Lanka Floods: 56 Dead, 600 Homes Damaged

Sri Lanka faces severe flooding and landslides, with fifty-six fatalities and over six hundred damaged homes. The crisis escalated on Thursday due to torrential downpours, causing widespread flooding, landslides, and road closures. The government closed offices and schools, and authorities used boats to rescue stranded residents. The situation remains critical, with three passengers losing their lives in a car swept away by floodwaters. The Daily News Now! — Every city. Every story. AI-powered. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.