Sri Lanka: More than 140 die in worst floods since 2003

965 views · Published 28 May 2017 · 0:43 · Indexed 22 October 2026

Channel: IBTimes UK · 2017 · News & Politics

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More than 140 people have been killed in floods in Sri Lanka. Caused by the worst torrential rains since 2003, half a million people have been affected by the floods. Many had to flee to evacuation centres or shelter on higher ground. Aid had to be delivered by helicopter to cut-off areas. May is the beginning of the wet season in Sri Lanka which lasts until September.

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