Severe weather claims 123 lives as thousands displaced: DMC

Colombo, Nov. 29 (Daily Mirror) - Sri Lanka continues to grapple with the devastating impact of recent adverse weather, with the Disaster Management Centre (DMC) confirming that the death toll has risen to 123 over the past few days. Authorities also report that 130 people remain missing as rescue and relief operations continue.

The Kandy District has recorded the highest number of casualties, with 51 confirmed deaths and 67 individuals still unaccounted for. In the Badulla District, 35 deaths have been reported, while 27 people remain missing.

Other affected regions include Kegalle with nine deaths, Matale with eight, Nuwara Eliya with six, and Ampara with five.

The DMC said that the aftermath of Cyclone Ditwah has severely impacted communities across the country. In total, 373,428 people from 102,877 families have been affected by floods, landslides, and strong winds.