Sri Lanka cyclone Ditwah death toll rises as floods worsen

Sri Lanka cyclone Ditwah death toll rises as floods worsen

Sri Lanka cyclone Ditwah death toll climbs past 120 as authorities intensify rescue operations and evacuations. The Sri Lanka cyclone Ditwah death toll continued to rise on Saturday, deepening national concern as authorities struggled to respond to widespread flooding, massive infrastructure damage, and the humanitarian crisis caused by a week of relentless rain. Disaster officials reported that at least 123 people have died so far, while 130 others remain missing, leaving families across the island anxiously awaiting news as rescue teams navigate destroyed roads, unstable terrain, and dangerously high water levels. The increasing Sri Lanka cyclone Ditwah death toll highlights the severity of one of the most destructive weather events the island has faced in years. The Disaster Management Centre (DMC) confirmed that ongoing operations have already displaced tens of thousands of residents. According to Director General Sampath Kotuwegoda, more than 43,995 people have been moved to state-…