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Sri Lanka faces more landslide risks as death toll rises to 151

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by Reuters

Sunday, 28 May 2017 19:53 GMT

Government seeks international help in rescue operation

  • Sri Lanka sees worst disaster from torrential rains since 2003

  • Some landslide, flood areas are not accessible-officials

  • Rescue efforts continue to find 111 missing in disaster

  • Government seeks international help in rescue operation

AGALAWATTE, Sri Lanka, May 28 (Reuters) - Landslides and floods in Sri Lanka have killed at least 151 people and the country faces the risk of more mudslides as torrential rains continue, officials said on Sunday.

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