Sunday, 22 May 2016

Over 75 people dead in recent Sri Lankan landslides

75 persons have been confirmed dead and 127 persons missing after heavy rains caused landslides in Sri Lanka
Half a million people have fled their homes across the island. The heaviest rains
in a quarter of a century have pounded Sri Lanka since the weekend. Chinese
Foreign Minister Wang Yi has sent condolences to families affected by the
disaster. The Red Cross Society of China has donated US$50,000 to support
rebuilding efforts.

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