Death toll of Sri Lanka's floods and landslides disaster set to rise as many areas still unreachable

The death toll of Sri Lanka's recent floods and landslides is set to rise as many areas remain unreachable due to continuous rain, collapsed roads and unstable terrain. (AP Video by Jayamapthi Palipan
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Sri Lanka counts cyclone cost as death toll hits 465

Sri Lankan authorities said they would need around US$7 billion to rebuild homes, industries and roads destroyed by Cyclone Ditwah.

Sri Lanka ‘a Disaster Zone,’ as Cyclone Deaths Surpass 350

The country’s president said the nationwide flooding after the storm hit last week was the most challenging natural disaster in the island nation’s history.
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Cyclone Ditwah devastation to cost Sri Lanka up to $7 billion: official

"Given that all 25 districts are affected, we estimate the cost would be $6-7 billion," Prabath Chandrakirthi, Commissioner General of Essential Services, told reporters here.

Cyclone Ditwah impact: India sends mobile field hospital, over 70 medical personnel to Sri Lanka

India dispatches mobile field hospitals and over 70 medical personnel to support Sri Lanka's recovery from Cyclone Ditwah's devastation.
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