Over 100 Dead in Sri Lanka Floods & Mudslides 🌧️

Over 100 Are Killed in Floods and Mudslides in Sri Lanka<br />By THE NEW YORK TIMESMAY 27, 2017<br />At least 122 people have been killed in floods and mudslides in Sri Lanka after the worst torrential<br />rains to hit the tropical island nation since 2003, officials said on Saturday.<br />Sri Lanka’s military said that it was doubtful any missing people would be found alive two days after torrents of mud loosened by heavy rain covered homes in the southern<br />and western parts of the country, The Associated Press said.<br />The state-run disaster management center said nearly 100 people were still missing, according to Reuters.<br />Sri Lankan military and rescue teams have used boats and helicopters, but officials said access to some areas was very difficult.<br />The Foreign Ministry said that in coordination with the Disaster Management Ministry, a request had been made to the United Nations<br />and neighboring countries to provide help "especially in the areas of search and rescue operations," according to Reuters.