One dead & 46000 families affected

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A death was reported due to flooding in Warakapola while a total of 46000 families were affected island wide owing to the prevailing weather conditions. The water level is currently receding in most parts of the country, the Disaster Management Center said

Pictures courtesy Sri Lanka Air Force

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Comments - 28

Fair n Square Thursday, 11 November 2010 03:02 PM

Nature's fury ! when countries are involved in sin, this is how mother nature responds. Bring in Vegas, along with prostitution, Sodomy and Drinks. n see the repercussions

shehan35 Friday, 12 November 2010 03:54 AM

Well as per some of the comments floods happen only in sri lanka and that too is due to the fault of the govt! Minority Complex!

shehan35 Friday, 12 November 2010 03:52 AM

So you mean so say that MR made it rain? Minority Complex!

ram Thursday, 11 November 2010 09:36 PM

This is the result of building in low land construction. No any any regulation -at least you have money or a politic.

So sad

Kundu mali Thursday, 11 November 2010 05:30 PM

Well said API Walata

Kundu mali Thursday, 11 November 2010 05:28 PM

This is possible.

Kundu mali Thursday, 11 November 2010 05:28 PM

Do not blame the West all the time . See the number of tall buildings in SL now and drainage system>

Kundu mali Thursday, 11 November 2010 05:25 PM

Yes. You are correct and I do know that but to rebuild their homes and life who gets the help first? Mal I am in SL which country are you living?We are not that rich and we too were affected before.

beau Thursday, 11 November 2010 04:54 PM

please add, no preference to family members

Fair n Square Thursday, 11 November 2010 04:00 PM

LOL ! so nature gave it for free?

malkanthi Thursday, 11 November 2010 03:44 PM

Aren't these leaders heading every big religious ceremonies, how come they are so blind to sin? something wrong somewhere. Either the preaching is wrong or the preachers are wrong.

malkanthi Thursday, 11 November 2010 03:39 PM

what a senseless comment! such shallow thinking, please watch the news you will know who are affected, rich and the poor both.

John Doe Thursday, 11 November 2010 03:07 PM

Namal wanted a bigger swimming pool!

Fair n Square Thursday, 11 November 2010 03:04 PM

Sad times !!!!! but beautiful aerial views

Mimi Thursday, 11 November 2010 10:52 AM

Sad

Crishantha Thursday, 11 November 2010 02:04 PM

The western countries should be responsible for their irresponsible acts against the environment

sham Thursday, 11 November 2010 01:42 PM

asiave asharya wenawa penawa....

Bakamoona Thursday, 11 November 2010 01:40 PM

Sreeee Lanka .... Paradise ....

Janasampath Laksoori Thursday, 11 November 2010 01:28 PM

I sow this.

Yehiya-Doha Thursday, 11 November 2010 12:56 PM

Whos bad luck.

Gihan Thursday, 11 November 2010 12:43 PM

Supper Answer Api Walata :)

Kundu mali Thursday, 11 November 2010 12:41 PM

God as open his eyes. It is very sad, Poor people are going to be affected top people will get help quickly.Hope Mother Lanka can take this punishment from God and save her children.

Api Walata! Thursday, 11 November 2010 12:11 PM

yep ur correct Sri Lankan, no more Emergency Law,no political prisoners,no beggars on street,cheap essential food,no unemployment! cheapest electricity in the world,the smallest cabinet in the world!,no borrowed money in the Foreign reserves,all districts developed equally and no preference to a particular district,no road closures for VIP convoys....etc

Ajith Thursday, 11 November 2010 11:41 AM

Wonder of Asia

Sri Lankan Thursday, 11 November 2010 11:33 AM

Concerned Citizen: You are correct. No more terrorism. No boms. No LTTE. Per capita income has doubled in four yrs. New Airport. New harbor. Three new power plants...... You are correct.

MagoidisThuma Thursday, 11 November 2010 11:14 AM

Bohoma Lassanai Kolompure Sriya...!.

Concerned Citizen Thursday, 11 November 2010 11:08 AM

What 'suba'? Ava davasa idan 'asubai' ! More to come....

lish Thursday, 11 November 2010 10:56 AM

Suba Anagathayak...

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