Record rainfall has flooded homes, roads, subway stations in the South Korean capital Seoul this week. At least 9 people have lost their lives, there is forecast of more rainfall.

WION Climate Tracker | Seoul battered by record-breaking rain; hundreds evacuated

The South Korean capital is battling rainfall like never before, at least 8 people have lost their lives, around 6 are missing in and around Seoul. The torrential rains knocked out power and left roads and subways submerged.

WION Climate Tracker | S. Korea's Seoul deluged by record rain, at least 8 dead

Flash floods in the eastern part of Kentucky in United States claimed the lives of at least 25 people and injured another 12 as rescue operations continued on Saturday. According to authorities, it is the worst natural disaster to hit the region in almost a decade and they expect the death toll to increase in the coming days. Governor Andy Beshear told the media that the authorities are looking for other people who may be stranded in the area and there&nbsp;can be “many more” casualties.

“It’s going to get worse. And I think that we will be updating it, maybe even for weeks to come ... There are still so many people unaccounted for. And in this area, it’s going to be a hard task to get a firm number of folks unaccounted for,” Beshear said, according to a Reuters report.

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“We are still in search and rescue for what is an ongoing disaster,” he added.

Till now, 25 people have been confirmed dead, including&nbsp;four young siblings who were swept away from their parents by the current. The bodies were found in Breathitt County.

&nbsp;“There could be more. We just don’t know. There are areas that we still can’t access. It’s hard to explain how much water. It flooded places where it has never ever flooded,” coroner Hargis Epperson told New York Times.

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The rebuild process has already started in Kentucky with US President Joe Biden approving the announcement of it being a national disaster which will help in getting federal help.

“I don’t want to lose another Kentuckian. We have lost far too many,” Beshear said, adding that the state was “going to be there to help them rebuild and as we rebuild, we rebuild stronger”.

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Flash floods in the eastern part of Kentucky in United States claimed the lives of at least 25 people and injured another 12 as rescue operations continued on Saturday.

Flash floods in the eastern part of Kentucky in United States claimed the lives of at least 25 people and injured another 12 as rescue operations continued on Saturday. According to authorities, it is the worst natural disaster to hit the region in almost a decade and they expect the death toll to increase in the coming days. Governor Andy Beshear told the media that the authorities are looking for other people who may be stranded in the area and there can be “many more” casualties. “It’s going to get worse. And I think that we will be updating it, maybe even for weeks to come ... There are still so many people unaccounted for. And in this area, it’s going to be a hard task to get a firm number of folks unaccounted for,” Beshear said, according to a Reuters report. Also read | Spain reports second monkeypox-related death within 24 hours as cases rise “We are still in search and rescue for what is an ongoing disaster,” he added. Till now, 25 people have been confirmed dead, including four young siblings who were swept away from their parents by the current. The bodies were found in Breathitt County. “There could be more. We just don’t know. There are areas that we still can’t access. It’s hard to explain how much water. It flooded places where it has never ever flooded,” coroner Hargis Epperson told New York Times. Also read | Mirabai Chanu clinches India's 1st gold at Commonwealth Games 2022, sets new Games record The rebuild process has already started in Kentucky with US President Joe Biden approving the announcement of it being a national disaster which will help in getting federal help. “I don’t want to lose another Kentuckian. We have lost far too many,” Beshear said, adding that the state was “going to be there to help them rebuild and as we rebuild, we rebuild stronger”. WATCH WION LIVE HERE -

Flash floods in eastern Kentucky claim 25 lives, at least 12 injured

The flood situation in the Indian state of Assam continues to worsen, 6 more people including 2 children lost their lives on Sunday. The death toll has now gone up to 24 and more than half a million people have been impacted by these floods

Assam floods: Situation worsens in India's Northeast as half a million affected across 27 districts

Torrential rains have battered India's Northeastern state of Assam leaving nine people dead and displacing almost half a million people. Incessant rainfall wreaking havoc in the state leaving houses inundated and roads completely submerged in the water forcing the people to rely on boats for being ferried from one place to another

Torrential rains ravage 1400 villages of India's Assam state

India's Northeastern state, Assam is facing flash floods in which 7 have lost their lives. More than 200,000 people across 24 districts have been affected

Flash floods in India state of Assam, rain triggers landslides

Parts of Australia's Queensland have been hit by heavy rainfall which triggered flash floods. Queensland is bracing for more rainfall.

Australia: Heavy rains trigger flash floods in Queensland

500,000 people have been ordered to evacuate in Australia after heavy rain triggered flash floods in its largest city - Sydney. Officials are warning that worse is yet to come. Australia's east coast has been battered by a severe weather system. That has cut off entire towns and submerged hundreds of homes and farms.

Australia: 500,000 people asked to evacuate after flash floods in Sydney

In Iran, flash floods have left at least eight people dead and 14 injured in the southern region of the country, according to the officials, the deluge is expected to last until later this week. The spokesman for the national rescue service has said that the floods and the rainfall reported in the past few days led to an increase in casualties and deaths.

Flash floods hit Iran's southern region, relief operations underway in 87 Iranian cities

In Indonesia, heavy flooding on Sumatra island has left two children dead. Some 24000 people have been forced to flee their homes. Torrential rainfall hammered the island for days.

Indonesia: Heavy flooding on Sumatra Island, about 24000 people have been forced to flee their homes

Flash floods in Nepal have claimed the lives of more than 100 people. While climate change has created erratic weather patterns, unchecked construction near the Himalayas is making matters worse. Mariam Wardak tells you more.

South Asia Diary | Nepal floods super-charged by Himalayan dams

Over 20 have died and several are reported missing after heavy rains triggered flash floods and landslides in the south Indian state of Kerala. Watch this report to know more.

Over 20 people killed after heavy rains triggered flash floods in Kerala

Floods triggered by heavy rains have claimed several lives in Alabam, United States. People have been advised to move to higher ground as authorities carry out rescue work.

US: Heavy rains trigger floods in Alabama, several killed

Heavy rains have triggered flash floods in Yemen. Experts believe that the rains were caused by remnants of cyclone shaheen which hit Oman and Iran earlier this month.

Remnants of cyclone Shaheen triggers heavy rains in Yemen, causes flash floods

Now a tropical storm, Hurricane Nicholas has made landfall along the Texas coast on Tuesday. It is most likely to bring the threat of up to 20 inches of rainfall to parts of the Gulf Coast. It could also cause life-threatening flash floods across the deep south. &nbsp;

Touching down on the eastern part of the Matagorda Peninsula, Nicholas is now about 30 miles (50 kilometers) south southwest of Houston, Texas. &nbsp;

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It has maximum winds of 70 mph (110 kph), said the National Hurricane Center in Miami. &nbsp;In the 2021 Atlantic hurricane season, Nicholas is the 14th named storm. &nbsp;

Nicholas seems to be moving north northeast at 9 mph (15 kph) and the center of Nicholas was expected to move slowly over southeastern Texas on Tuesday and over southwestern Louisiana on Wednesday. &nbsp;&nbsp;

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Till now, the biggest unknown about Nicholas is to how much rainfall it would produce in Texas, especially in flood-prone Houston. &nbsp;

Nearly, all of the state's coastline was under a tropical storm warning, which includes potential flash floods and urban flooding. &nbsp;

Texas Governor Greg Abbott said authorities placed rescue teams and resources in the Houston area and along the coast. &nbsp;

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Now a tropical storm, Hurricane Nicholas has made landfall along the Texas coast on Tuesday. It is most likely to bring the threat of up to 20 inches of rainfall to parts of the Gulf Coast.

Now a tropical storm, Hurricane Nicholas has made landfall along the Texas coast on Tuesday. It is most likely to bring the threat of up to 20 inches of rainfall to parts of the Gulf Coast. It could also cause life-threatening flash floods across the deep south. Touching down on the eastern part of the Matagorda Peninsula, Nicholas is now about 30 miles (50 kilometers) south southwest of Houston, Texas. Watch: Fresh wildfire breaks out in Los Angeles county in California × It has maximum winds of 70 mph (110 kph), said the National Hurricane Center in Miami. In the 2021 Atlantic hurricane season, Nicholas is the 14th named storm. Nicholas seems to be moving north northeast at 9 mph (15 kph) and the center of Nicholas was expected to move slowly over southeastern Texas on Tuesday and over southwestern Louisiana on Wednesday. Also Read: House Democrats’ plan to tax the rich leaves vast fortunes unscathed Till now, the biggest unknown about Nicholas is to how much rainfall it would produce in Texas, especially in flood-prone Houston. Nearly, all of the state's coastline was under a tropical storm warning, which includes potential flash floods and urban flooding. Texas Governor Greg Abbott said authorities placed rescue teams and resources in the Houston area and along the coast. (With inputs from agencies)

Hurricane Nicholas makes landfall on Texas coast, may unleash flash floods

After the destruction caused by Hurricane Ida in the Louisiana United States, the area remains without power. The flood has led houses to submerge underwater. Hurricane Ida has destroyed 22,000 power poles so far. The cleanup work is still under progress by the authorities.

US: Long road to recovery after hurricane Ida

Flash floods were observed in several parts of New York as the Hurricane Ida left the area tattered with heavy rain.<o:p></o:p>

At least 44 people have been killed in the flash floods overnight into Thursday, with several people still hiding in their basements to ensure their survival.<o:p></o:p>

The Hurricane Ida brought a record rainfall which led to a flash flood in the New York City. Several streets of the developed city were seen submerged in rainwater and subway services had to be shut down as the water took over the platforms and tracks.<o:p></o:p>

In addition to subway, hundreds of domestic and international flights were suspended from the LaGuardia and JFK and Newark airports.

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"We're all in this together. The nation is ready to help," US President Joe Biden said. He is also scheduled to visit the state of Louisiana to assess the damage caused by the Hurricane Ida.<o:p></o:p>

The southern state of Louisiana was left without power and several buildings were destroyed due to the heavy winds and rains. <o:p></o:p>

After Louisiana, it is now New Jersey, Ney York City, Manhattan, The Bronx and Queens who are battling the after effects of the hurricane. <o:p></o:p>

For the first time in over 40-50 years, the area has seen such heavy rains. The fire department had to come to rescue of hundreds of people who were caught in their cars, submerged under water.<o:p></o:p>

New Jersey’s Governor, Phil Murphy, reported that at least 23 people have died and the “majority of these deaths were individuals who got caught in their vehicles”.<o:p></o:p>

"We're enduring an historic weather event tonight with record-breaking rain across the city, brutal flooding and dangerous conditions on our roads," New York Mayor Bill de Blasio said late Wednesday.<o:p></o:p>

Flash floods were observed in several parts of New York as the Hurricane Ida left the area tattered with heavy rain. At least 44 people have been killed in the flash floods overnight into Thursday, with several people still hiding in their basements to ensure their survival.

Flash floods were observed in several parts of New York as the Hurricane Ida left the area tattered with heavy rain. At least 44 people have been killed in the flash floods overnight into Thursday, with several people still hiding in their basements to ensure their survival. The Hurricane Ida brought a record rainfall which led to a flash flood in the New York City. Several streets of the developed city were seen submerged in rainwater and subway services had to be shut down as the water took over the platforms and tracks. In addition to subway, hundreds of domestic and international flights were suspended from the LaGuardia and JFK and Newark airports. WATCH | "We're all in this together. The nation is ready to help," US President Joe Biden said. He is also scheduled to visit the state of Louisiana to assess the damage caused by the Hurricane Ida. The southern state of Louisiana was left without power and several buildings were destroyed due to the heavy winds and rains. After Louisiana, it is now New Jersey, Ney York City, Manhattan, The Bronx and Queens who are battling the after effects of the hurricane. For the first time in over 40-50 years, the area has seen such heavy rains. The fire department had to come to rescue of hundreds of people who were caught in their cars, submerged under water. New Jersey’s Governor, Phil Murphy, reported that at least 23 people have died and the “majority of these deaths were individuals who got caught in their vehicles”. "We're enduring an historic weather event tonight with record-breaking rain across the city, brutal flooding and dangerous conditions on our roads," New York Mayor Bill de Blasio said late Wednesday.

At least 44 people dead in New York due to heavy rains caused by Hurricane Ida

Flash floods from tropical storm Ida swamped New York City and have killed close to 41 people till now. Record rainfall in the city, has prompted an unprecedented flash flood emergency and turned streets into rivers, and shut down subway services as water cascaded down platforms onto tracks.

Flash floods from tropical storm Ida swamp New York City, 41 dead

Rescue efforts continue in the flood-hit Tennessee, where several people are assumed missing in piles of debris and 22 people died in the flash floods.

Death toll from Tennessee flash floods rises to 22, rescue operations underway

The death toll from flooding in Europe climbed above 180 after rescue workers dug deeper into debris left by receding waters. The deadly floods in western Europe have been triggered by heavy rainfall, which in some areas broke a 100-year record.

Over 180 killed in deluge in Europe, hundreds missing in Germany

At least 58 people have died and dozens more are missing as heavy flooding in Germany turned streams and streets into raging torrents that swept away cars and caused houses to collapse.

Freak storm and flash floods ravage Germany, killing at least 58

A cloudburst in Dharamshala has triggered a flash flood, washing away vehicles and causing damage to properties in Himachal Pradesh. Some of the hotels in the area have also reported heavy damage.

India: Cloudburst triggers flash floods in Himachal’s Dharamshala

At least 14 people have died and over 240,000 affected in flash floods and mudslides triggered by heavy rains in Sri Lanka, officials said on Sunday.

Rains have been pounding several districts of the island nation since Thursday night, and many houses, paddy fields and roads have been inundated, blocking traffic.

The National Disaster Management Centre chief, Maj Gen Sudantha Ranasinghe, said 245,212 people belonging to 60,674 families in 10 districts have been affected due to adverse weather conditions.

"Over 3500 families are housed in relief camps," he said, adding that 72 relief camps have been set up to accommodate over 15,000 people displaced from these families.

The deaths have been reported from Gampaha (2), Ratnapura (3), Colombo (1), Puttalam (1), Kalutara (1), Kegalle (5) and Galle (1), officials said.

While 10 people died in floods, four lost their lives in mudslides, they said. The torrential monsoon rains left several districts under water, including Kalutara, Gampaha, Colombo, Ratnapura and Kegalle.

More rains are expected in the coming days, the Meteorology Department said. The National Building Research Organisation (NBRO) has issued landslide warnings for six of the 25 administrative districts.

At least 14 people have died and over 240,000 affected in flash floods and mudslides triggered by heavy rains in Sri Lanka, officials said on Sunday. Rains have been pounding several districts of the island nation since Thursday night, and many houses, paddy fields and roads have been inundated, blocking traffic.

At least 14 people have died and over 240,000 affected in flash floods and mudslides triggered by heavy rains in Sri Lanka, officials said on Sunday. Rains have been pounding several districts of the island nation since Thursday night, and many houses, paddy fields and roads have been inundated, blocking traffic. The National Disaster Management Centre chief, Maj Gen Sudantha Ranasinghe, said 245,212 people belonging to 60,674 families in 10 districts have been affected due to adverse weather conditions. "Over 3500 families are housed in relief camps," he said, adding that 72 relief camps have been set up to accommodate over 15,000 people displaced from these families. The deaths have been reported from Gampaha (2), Ratnapura (3), Colombo (1), Puttalam (1), Kalutara (1), Kegalle (5) and Galle (1), officials said. While 10 people died in floods, four lost their lives in mudslides, they said. The torrential monsoon rains left several districts under water, including Kalutara, Gampaha, Colombo, Ratnapura and Kegalle. More rains are expected in the coming days, the Meteorology Department said. The National Building Research Organisation (NBRO) has issued landslide warnings for six of the 25 administrative districts.

14 die as heavy rains lash Sri Lanka

More than 50 people have been killed after floods and landslides swept through eastern Indonesia and the neighbouring island nation Timor-Leste. The floods were sparked by torrential rain which led to destruction.

More than 50 killed in flash floods in Indonesia

At least 44 people were killed after flash floods and landslides swept an island in Indonesia's easternmost province Sunday morning, rescue officials said, adding they expected the toll to rise.

"There are 44 people dead with nine injured" in East Flores regency, and "many (...) are still under the mud", National Disaster Mitigation Agency spokesperson Raditya Jati told AFP.

Hours before people woke to celebrate Easter, torrential rain unleashed flash floods in the Catholic-majority Flores Island.

Mud inundated homes, while bridges and roads in the eastern end of the island were destroyed, according to National Disaster Mitigation Agency spokesperson Raditya Jati.

Rescuers are struggling to reach the remote and worst-hit area in East Flores regency.

"The only access there is by the sea from Adonara Island, but the rains -- as well as strong waves -- have prevented any crossing," Jati told AFP on Sunday.

Extreme weather is expected to continue in the coming week, he added.

Separately on Sunday, major floods also killed two people in Bima city in the neighbouring province of West Nusa Tenggara, according to the disaster agency.

Dams in four subdistricts also overflowed, submerging nearly 10,000 houses in Bima following a nine-hour downpour, said Jati.

Fatal landslides and flash floods are common across the Indonesian archipelago during the rainy season when downpours are frequent and relentless.

In January, flash floods damaged the Indonesian town of Sumedang in West Java, killing 40 people.

Last September, at least 11 people were killed in landslides on Borneo while a few months earlier, dozens died in landslides in Sulawesi.

Indonesia's disaster agency has estimated that 125 million Indonesians -- nearly half of the country's population -- live in areas at risk of landslides.

At least 44 people were killed after flash floods and landslides swept an island in Indonesia's easternmost province Sunday morning, rescue officials said, adding they expected the toll to rise.

At least 44 people were killed after flash floods and landslides swept an island in Indonesia's easternmost province Sunday morning, rescue officials said, adding they expected the toll to rise. "There are 44 people dead with nine injured" in East Flores regency, and "many (...) are still under the mud", National Disaster Mitigation Agency spokesperson Raditya Jati told AFP. Hours before people woke to celebrate Easter, torrential rain unleashed flash floods in the Catholic-majority Flores Island. Mud inundated homes, while bridges and roads in the eastern end of the island were destroyed, according to National Disaster Mitigation Agency spokesperson Raditya Jati. Rescuers are struggling to reach the remote and worst-hit area in East Flores regency. "The only access there is by the sea from Adonara Island, but the rains -- as well as strong waves -- have prevented any crossing," Jati told AFP on Sunday. Extreme weather is expected to continue in the coming week, he added. Separately on Sunday, major floods also killed two people in Bima city in the neighbouring province of West Nusa Tenggara, according to the disaster agency. Dams in four subdistricts also overflowed, submerging nearly 10,000 houses in Bima following a nine-hour downpour, said Jati. Fatal landslides and flash floods are common across the Indonesian archipelago during the rainy season when downpours are frequent and relentless. In January, flash floods damaged the Indonesian town of Sumedang in West Java, killing 40 people. Last September, at least 11 people were killed in landslides on Borneo while a few months earlier, dozens died in landslides in Sulawesi. Indonesia's disaster agency has estimated that 125 million Indonesians -- nearly half of the country's population -- live in areas at risk of landslides.

Indonesia flash floods kill 44, toll expected to rise

Heavy monsoon rains trigger flash floods in Afghanistan and Pakistan

At least seven people were killed in flash floods in Morocco on Wednesday, following torrential rains in mountains in the south of the country near Taroudant, 600 kilometres (373 miles) south of Rabat, local authorities said.

Video footage from Wednesday, shot in the Moroccan town of Irherm, shows a barrage of floodwater surging down a road and submerging vehicles.

Most of the victims of the floods in the Taroudant province were swept away while watching a football game on a pitch built next to a dry river near the village of Tizrt.

Search operations are ongoing to find survivors, authorities said in a statement

The southern Moroccan mountains, known as the Anti-Atlas, are arid and rarely receive rain in the summer.

At least seven people were killed in flash floods in Morocco on Wednesday, following torrential rains in mountains in the south of the country near Taroudant, 600 kilometres (373 miles) south of Rabat, local authorities said.

At least seven people were killed in flash floods in Morocco on Wednesday, following torrential rains in mountains in the south of the country near Taroudant, 600 kilometres (373 miles) south of Rabat, local authorities said. Video footage from Wednesday, shot in the Moroccan town of Irherm, shows a barrage of floodwater surging down a road and submerging vehicles. Most of the victims of the floods in the Taroudant province were swept away while watching a football game on a pitch built next to a dry river near the village of Tizrt. Search operations are ongoing to find survivors, authorities said in a statement The southern Moroccan mountains, known as the Anti-Atlas, are arid and rarely receive rain in the summer.

At least seven people die in flash floods in southern Morocco

As many as 22 NDRF teams were deployed in Tripura’s Dharmanagar on Sunday following heavy rainfall that resulted in a devastating flash flood in the area. The rainfall led to an increase in the water levels of river Juri and river Kakti close to the danger level. Watch this video to know more.

Flash floods hit Indian state of Tripura

At least six people were killed and 23 injured, including eight women, in recent flash floods and torrential rains in northwest Pakistan, officials said.

A spokesman for provincial disaster management authority (PDMA) said that at least four people were killed and eight injured while 11 houses were damaged in incidents of roof collapse due to rains in Dikhan, Karak, Charsadda and Swat districts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.

Peshawar received over 28 millimetres of rains in the last 24 hours. The PDMA also issued a weather alert to all the district administrations in the province.

A spokesman for the Fata Disaster Management Authority (FDMA) said that two children were killed and 12 others, including eight women, injured in recent torrential rains in merged districts North Waziristan and Bajaur.

A total of 14 people have been killed, 33 injured and 18 houses damaged in merged districts alone in rain-related incidents since April 4 in northwest Pakistan.&nbsp;

At least six people were killed and 23 injured, including eight women, in recent flash floods and torrential rains in northwest Pakistan, officials said. A spokesman for provincial disaster management authority (PDMA) said that at least four people were killed and eight injured while 11 houses were damaged in incidents of roof collapse due to rains in Dikhan, Karak, Charsadda and Swat districts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.

At least six people were killed and 23 injured, including eight women, in recent flash floods and torrential rains in northwest Pakistan, officials said. A spokesman for provincial disaster management authority (PDMA) said that at least four people were killed and eight injured while 11 houses were damaged in incidents of roof collapse due to rains in Dikhan, Karak, Charsadda and Swat districts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Peshawar received over 28 millimetres of rains in the last 24 hours. The PDMA also issued a weather alert to all the district administrations in the province. A spokesman for the Fata Disaster Management Authority (FDMA) said that two children were killed and 12 others, including eight women, injured in recent torrential rains in merged districts North Waziristan and Bajaur. A total of 14 people have been killed, 33 injured and 18 houses damaged in merged districts alone in rain-related incidents since April 4 in northwest Pakistan.

6 killed, 23 injured in flash floods in northwest Pakistan

Over 45,000 people from nearly 14,000 families have been hit by flash floods triggered by heavy rains in Sri Lanka's northern province.

No deaths or disappearances have been reported so far, disaster management officials said on Sunday. The five affected districts are Mullaithivu, Kilinochchi, Mannar, Vavuniya and Jaffna.

Some areas in the affected districts received more than 350 mm of rainfall last night, causing flash floods.

The officials said that over 8,500 people have been sheltered in 52 welfare camps.

The search and rescue teams have been mobilised together with boats.&nbsp;

The Navy and the Army personnel have also been engaged in the relief and rescue missions. &nbsp; &nbsp;

President Maithripala Sirisena has directed officials to provide immediate relief to the affected people.&nbsp;

Over 45,000 people from nearly 14,000 families have been hit by flash floods triggered by heavy rains in Sri Lanka's northern province. No deaths or disappearances have been reported so far, disaster management officials said on Sunday.

Over 45,000 people from nearly 14,000 families have been hit by flash floods triggered by heavy rains in Sri Lanka's northern province. No deaths or disappearances have been reported so far, disaster management officials said on Sunday. The five affected districts are Mullaithivu, Kilinochchi, Mannar, Vavuniya and Jaffna. Some areas in the affected districts received more than 350 mm of rainfall last night, causing flash floods. The officials said that over 8,500 people have been sheltered in 52 welfare camps. The search and rescue teams have been mobilised together with boats. The Navy and the Army personnel have also been engaged in the relief and rescue missions. President Maithripala Sirisena has directed officials to provide immediate relief to the affected people.

Over 45,000 people hit by flash floods in northern Sri Lanka

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