COLOMBO, Sri Lanka — Sri Lanka closed faculties within the capital Colombo and suburbs on Monday as heavy rains triggered floods in lots of elements of the island nation.
Heavy downpours over the weekend have wreaked havoc in lots of elements of the nation, flooding houses, fields and roads. Three individuals drowned, whereas some 134,000 individuals have been affected by flooding, in response to the nation’s Catastrophe Administration Centre.
The middle stated rains and floods have broken 240 homes and almost 7,000 individuals have been evacuated. Authorities have minimize electrical energy in some areas as a precaution.
Navy and military troops have been deployed to rescue victims and supply meals and different necessities.
Native tv channels confirmed flooded cities within the suburbs of Colombo. In some areas, waters reached the roofs of homes and retailers.
Sri Lanka has been grappling with extreme climate situations since Might, largely brought on by heavy monsoon rains. In June, 16 individuals died attributable to floods and mudslides.
