Sri Lanka faces more landslide risks as death toll rises to 151
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.
Read more on the Thomson Reuters Foundation
- Reuters - Thomson Reuters Foundation
- For more humanitarian news and analysis, please visit https://www.trust.org/alertnet