In the largest-ever exodus of Sri Lankan nationals since the start of the economic crisis in the island nation, 19 persons arrived in Tamil Nadu's Ramanathapuram district on Sunday.&nbsp;

This has taken the total number of persons who fled the island and reached India via sea route to 39. Earlier, persons from the Northern part of the island nation had arrived in two groups of sixteen and four.&nbsp;

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The group of 19 members consists of seven women and five children. It is said that they arrived in two boats and were stuck near a point known as Arichal Munai, from where they were rescued by Tamil Nadu Coastal police and taken to Mandapam, near Rameswaram.

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This exodus is happening at a time when the fast-deteriorating economic and political crisis in Sri Lanka has led thousands from across the country to take to the streets in protest against the ruling Rajapaksa clan.&nbsp;

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While people across sections of Lankan society are facing hardships owing to a shortage of essential commodities and widespread power cuts, it's the poor that are the worst hit owing to the skyrocketing prices and stagnant wages. For context, a cup of tea costs 100 Sri Lankan Rupees in the island nation (Equal to Indian Rs. 33).

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This has forced groups of people to sell or leave behind their belongings in the northern and northeastern parts of the island, collect some money and use it to flee to Tamil Nadu. They take immense risks crossing the Palk Strait the narrow sea lane that connects India and Sri Lanka, in the hope of being supported by the Indian authorities and being put in refugee camps.&nbsp;

In the largest-ever exodus of Sri Lankan nationals since the start of the economic crisis in the island nation, 19 persons arrived in Tamil Nadu's Ramanathapuram district on Sunday.

In the largest-ever exodus of Sri Lankan nationals since the start of the economic crisis in the island nation, 19 persons arrived in Tamil Nadu's Ramanathapuram district on Sunday. This has taken the total number of persons who fled the island and reached India via sea route to 39. Earlier, persons from the Northern part of the island nation had arrived in two groups of sixteen and four. Also read | Sri Lanka doctors warn that economic crisis would have higher death toll than COVID-19 pandemic The group which is said to comprise of members from a few families includes babies and children.. all of them took the dangerous boat ride across the palk strait to reach #Tamilnadu shores Some families sold all belongings to manage funds to flee island nation https://t.co/mvrPzdfw5v pic.twitter.com/PovFi7rtEI — Sidharth.M.P (@sdhrthmp) April 11, 2022 × The group of 19 members consists of seven women and five children. It is said that they arrived in two boats and were stuck near a point known as Arichal Munai, from where they were rescued by Tamil Nadu Coastal police and taken to Mandapam, near Rameswaram. Watch | Sri Lanka to seek US$ 3 billion to stave off economic crisis, readies for negotiations with IMF This exodus is happening at a time when the fast-deteriorating economic and political crisis in Sri Lanka has led thousands from across the country to take to the streets in protest against the ruling Rajapaksa clan. Signal jammers used, roads blocked, yet sea of humanity converged at Galle face (most iconic sea-facing road) in #Colombo #SriLanka , in protest against the ruling #Rajapaksa clan, asking them to go home No stopping public anger& anti-govt sentiment#SriLankaCrisis #SriLankan pic.twitter.com/iU2iSLMdQU — Sidharth.M.P (@sdhrthmp) April 10, 2022 × While people across sections of Lankan society are facing hardships owing to a shortage of essential commodities and widespread power cuts, it's the poor that are the worst hit owing to the skyrocketing prices and stagnant wages. For context, a cup of tea costs 100 Sri Lankan Rupees in the island nation (Equal to Indian Rs. 33). Also read | Sri Lanka's President Gotabaya Rajapaksa to hold crucial meeting with 41MPs This has forced groups of people to sell or leave behind their belongings in the northern and northeastern parts of the island, collect some money and use it to flee to Tamil Nadu. They take immense risks crossing the Palk Strait the narrow sea lane that connects India and Sri Lanka, in the hope of being supported by the Indian authorities and being put in refugee camps.

19 Sri Lankans flee economic crisis, reach India after dangerous boat ride

More than&nbsp;3.9&nbsp;million&nbsp;Ukrainians have now fled Russia's invasion of their country, the United Nations announced Tuesday, with the Red Cross saying refugees were arriving exhausted and feeling "hopeless".

UNHCR, the UN refugee agency, said 3,901,713 Ukrainians had fled the country -- a figure up 38,916 from Monday's update.

The daily flow of refugees has slowed to around 40,000 in recent days.

But the exodus "is unprecedented since World War II in Europe, certainly in terms of the speed and scale of the displacement," UNHCR spokesman Matthew Saltmarsh told reporters in Geneva.

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Francesco Rocca, the president of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC), added: "We are seeing millions of people arriving at borders, their coping capacities stretched by what they have experienced and witnessed.

"People are understandably tired and stressed, physically, mentally and emotionally," he said.

The UN's International Organization for Migration said that in addition to Ukrainian refugees, close to 200,000 non-Ukrainians living, studying and working in the country have fled.

And as of March 16, some 6.48&nbsp;million&nbsp;people were estimated to be internally displaced within Ukraine, according to an IOM representative survey.

Before Russia's February 24 invasion, Ukraine had a population of 37&nbsp;million&nbsp;in the regions under government control, excluding Russia-annexed Crimea and the pro-Russian separatist regions in the east.

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Here is a breakdown of how many Ukrainian refugees have fled to neighbouring countries, according to UNHCR:

Poland

Six out of 10 Ukrainian refugees -- 2,314,623 so far -- have crossed into Poland, according to UNHCR.

Many people who cross into Ukraine's immediate western neighbours travel onto other states in Europe's Schengen open-borders zone.

Romania

The number of Ukrainians who have entered EU member state Romania has now topped 600,000.

These 602,461 Ukrainians include a large number who crossed over from Moldova, wedged between Romania and Ukraine.

The vast majority are thought to have gone on to other countries.

IFRC president Rocca visited Romania last week.

"Romanian Red Cross teams have been working 24/7 at border crossings since day one, showing great empathy and humanity, providing basic items as well as SIM cards and mobile charging stations to help people," he said Tuesday.

"Many who have crossed the border simply ask for a cup of coffee or tea. Seemingly simple aid like this can offer families peace of mind in an otherwise hopeless moment."

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Moldova

The Moldovan border is the nearest to the major port city of Odessa.

UNHCR said 385,222 Ukrainians had crossed into the non-EU state, one of the poorest in Europe.

To reduce congestion, organised convoys leave daily from the Palanca crossing for Romania, with the most vulnerable prioritised for transfer.

Hungary

Some 359,197 Ukrainians have entered Hungary, according to UNHCR.

Slovakia&nbsp;

Some 278,238 people have crossed Ukraine's shortest border into Slovakia.

Russia

Some 271,254 refugees have sought shelter in Russia, according to UNHCR figures last updated on March 22.

In addition, 113,000 people crossed into Russia from the separatist-held pro-Russian regions of Donetsk and Lugansk in eastern Ukraine between February 21 and 23.

UNHCR spokesman Saltmarsh said Tuesday the agency was aware of recent allegations of forced movements of people from Ukraine to Russia but could not corroborate such information.

Belarus

Some 9,875 refugees have made it north to Russia's close ally Belarus.

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More than 3.9 million Ukrainians have now fled Russia's invasion of their country, the United Nations announced Tuesday, with the Red Cross saying refugees were arriving exhausted and feeling "hopeless".

More than 3.9 million Ukrainians have now fled Russia's invasion of their country, the United Nations announced Tuesday, with the Red Cross saying refugees were arriving exhausted and feeling "hopeless". UNHCR, the UN refugee agency, said 3,901,713 Ukrainians had fled the country -- a figure up 38,916 from Monday's update. The daily flow of refugees has slowed to around 40,000 in recent days. But the exodus "is unprecedented since World War II in Europe, certainly in terms of the speed and scale of the displacement," UNHCR spokesman Matthew Saltmarsh told reporters in Geneva. Also read | Peace talks: Ukraine demands security guarantee; Russia ready to scale down fighting near Kyiv Francesco Rocca, the president of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC), added: "We are seeing millions of people arriving at borders, their coping capacities stretched by what they have experienced and witnessed. "People are understandably tired and stressed, physically, mentally and emotionally," he said. The UN's International Organization for Migration said that in addition to Ukrainian refugees, close to 200,000 non-Ukrainians living, studying and working in the country have fled. And as of March 16, some 6.48 million people were estimated to be internally displaced within Ukraine, according to an IOM representative survey. Before Russia's February 24 invasion, Ukraine had a population of 37 million in the regions under government control, excluding Russia-annexed Crimea and the pro-Russian separatist regions in the east. Also read | Ukraine war: What weapons are being used in Russia's invasion? Here is a breakdown of how many Ukrainian refugees have fled to neighbouring countries, according to UNHCR: Poland Six out of 10 Ukrainian refugees -- 2,314,623 so far -- have crossed into Poland, according to UNHCR. Many people who cross into Ukraine's immediate western neighbours travel onto other states in Europe's Schengen open-borders zone. Romania The number of Ukrainians who have entered EU member state Romania has now topped 600,000. These 602,461 Ukrainians include a large number who crossed over from Moldova, wedged between Romania and Ukraine. The vast majority are thought to have gone on to other countries. IFRC president Rocca visited Romania last week. "Romanian Red Cross teams have been working 24/7 at border crossings since day one, showing great empathy and humanity, providing basic items as well as SIM cards and mobile charging stations to help people," he said Tuesday. "Many who have crossed the border simply ask for a cup of coffee or tea. Seemingly simple aid like this can offer families peace of mind in an otherwise hopeless moment." Also read | 'No apologies' for saying Putin 'cannot remain in power': US President Biden Moldova The Moldovan border is the nearest to the major port city of Odessa. UNHCR said 385,222 Ukrainians had crossed into the non-EU state, one of the poorest in Europe. To reduce congestion, organised convoys leave daily from the Palanca crossing for Romania, with the most vulnerable prioritised for transfer. Hungary Some 359,197 Ukrainians have entered Hungary, according to UNHCR. Slovakia Some 278,238 people have crossed Ukraine's shortest border into Slovakia. Russia Some 271,254 refugees have sought shelter in Russia, according to UNHCR figures last updated on March 22. In addition, 113,000 people crossed into Russia from the separatist-held pro-Russian regions of Donetsk and Lugansk in eastern Ukraine between February 21 and 23. UNHCR spokesman Saltmarsh said Tuesday the agency was aware of recent allegations of forced movements of people from Ukraine to Russia but could not corroborate such information. Belarus Some 9,875 refugees have made it north to Russia's close ally Belarus. Watch | Gravitas: Zelensky opens the door for neutrality in peace talks

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