India's "Dharmayug" newspaper reported on the front page: Cyclone "Ditaw" has caused nearly 100 deaths and dozens of people missing in Sri Lanka.
On Friday local time, the eastern and southern coastal areas of Sri Lanka were hit by Cyclone "Ditaw", with strong winds and heavy rains causing floods and landslides. So far, nearly 100 people have died, dozens are missing, and many others have been injured.
Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe said that this is one of the worst natural disasters the country has faced in recent years. The government has declared a state of emergency and launched a large-scale rescue operation.
As of now, more than 200,000 people have been evacuated, about 2,000 houses have been completely destroyed, and tens of thousands of people have been displaced. Roads, power, and communication facilities have been severely damaged, and transportation and power supply have been interrupted in several areas.
The Sri Lanka Disaster Management Center said that the heavy rainfall brought by the cyclone is still ongoing, and the risk of flooding and landslides in the affected areas is expected to continue in the coming days. Rescue personnel are working hard to search for missing persons and provide aid such as food, drinking water, and temporary shelter to the affected people.
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