Monsoon floods claim 14 lives in Sri Lanka, school shutdown

At least 14 people have died in Sri Lanka due to flash floods, mudslides, and falling trees.An 11-year-old girl and a 20-year-old man were buried alive in mudslides.According to the country’s disaster center, flash floods, mudslides, and falling trees have claimed the lives of at least 14 people inas monsoon storms batter the island nation. Some victims drowned, including three members of the same family who were swept away near the capital Colombo on Sunday.

While Sri Lanka depends on the seasonal monsoon rain for irrigation as well as hydroelectricity, experts have warned that it faces more frequent floods as the world heats due to climate change. Flights arriving at Colombo’s main international airport were diverted to a smaller airport, and flooding occurred at several exits on some key highways. Additionally, the government ordered all schools to remain shut on Monday following the weekend holiday, as more rain was forecasted.Advertisement

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