Colombo, Nov 11, (Asia Free Press): At least 16 people have died in floods and mudslides in Sri Lanka following more than a week of heavy rain on Wednesday, according to the local media
The disaster management center in a statement said more than 5,000 people have been displaced from their homes and have taken shelter in relatives’ homes or in government-run relief centers.
Most deaths resulted from drowning and lightning strikes. At least one person was reported missing.
The months of October and November are usually the northeastern monsoon season in Sri Lanka. However, higher-than-usual rainfall has been reported in most parts of the country this year.
