Flood Crisis: Sri Lanka Sends More Troops for Relief
• Sri Lanka increases military aid deployment following Cyclone Ditwah, which caused 627 deaths and affected over two million people.
• Ongoing heavy monsoon rains and landslide risks persist, especially in the central tea-growing region.
• Government launches relief package and seeks international aid for reconstruction efforts estimated at $7 billion.
Military deployment doubled after Cyclone Ditwah devastation
Sri Lanka has intensified its response to the devastating floods caused by Cyclone Ditwah, nearly doubling its military deployment to assist affected regions. The disaster has resulted in 627 fatalities and impacted over two million people across the island nation. The Sri Lankan army is playing a crucial role in rescue operations, recovery efforts, and cleanup initiatives. Their tasks include rebuilding damaged roads and bridges, as well as sanitizing water sources contaminated by the floods.
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