Cyclone Ditwa Hits Sri Lanka: 40 Dead, Hundreds Displaced

Cyclone Dittowa has formed off Sri Lanka’s east coast, unleashing heavy rains and triggering floods and landslides across several districts. At least 40 people have died, 10 injured, and 21 are still missing. More than 1,800 families have been relocated to temporary shelters, and over 425 homes have been damaged. President Anura Kumar Disanayaka has directed MPs to return to their districts to coordinate relief efforts as the parliament suspends its budget debate.

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