The death toll from Sri Lanka&rsquo;s floods and landslides climbed top 180&nbsp;on Monday, &nbsp;the Disaster Management Centre (DMC) said. 
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The number increased with the discovery of more bodies of people buried in landslides, the DMC said. 
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The DMC further said that 104 people were still listed as missing and that another 88 remained in hospital. 
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Half a million Sri Lankans have been displaced by the island&#39;s worst flooding in more than a decade. 
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The air force has deployed a dozen aircraft for mercy missions to evacuate marooned villagers as well as carry food and other essentials to the affected areas. 
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The government said relief operations had intensified over the weekend following a break in the monsoon rains. 
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However, the meteorological department said it expected more rain on Monday and Tuesday that could hamper relief operations. 
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Floodwaters were receding in the worst affected districts of Ratnapura and Kalutara but the authorities said cleaning up operations could take weeks. 
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Nearly 2,000 houses were damaged or destroyed. 
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Sri Lanka has sought international assistance, with India sending two naval ships laden with supplies over the weekend. 
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The Indian military has deployed helicopters, boats and amphibious vehicles to distribute aid pouring in from residents in areas unaffected by the floods. 
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The flooding is the worst since May 2003 when 250 people were killed and 10,000 homes destroyed after a similarly powerful monsoon, officials said.

(WION with inputs from AFP)&nbsp;

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Friday's deluge also caused the island's worst flooding in 14 years and drove nearly half a million people out of their homes

The death toll from Sri Lanka’s floods and landslides climbed top 180 on Monday, the Disaster Management Centre (DMC) said. The number increased with the discovery of more bodies of people buried in landslides, the DMC said. The DMC further said that 104 people were still listed as missing and that another 88 remained in hospital. Half a million Sri Lankans have been displaced by the island's worst flooding in more than a decade. The air force has deployed a dozen aircraft for mercy missions to evacuate marooned villagers as well as carry food and other essentials to the affected areas. The government said relief operations had intensified over the weekend following a break in the monsoon rains. However, the meteorological department said it expected more rain on Monday and Tuesday that could hamper relief operations. Floodwaters were receding in the worst affected districts of Ratnapura and Kalutara but the authorities said cleaning up operations could take weeks. Nearly 2,000 houses were damaged or destroyed. Sri Lanka has sought international assistance, with India sending two naval ships laden with supplies over the weekend. The Indian military has deployed helicopters, boats and amphibious vehicles to distribute aid pouring in from residents in areas unaffected by the floods. The flooding is the worst since May 2003 when 250 people were killed and 10,000 homes destroyed after a similarly powerful monsoon, officials said. (WION with inputs from AFP) Floods in Sri Lanka have killed more than 140 people as relief and rescue teams worked to help the half a million people affected by the worst torrential rains since 2003 (WION) ×

Sri Lanka floods, landslides: Death toll climbs to 180

India has sent navy ships with rescue and relief material to Sri Lanka, where torrential rains and landslides have resulted in several deaths and massive devastation over the last two days.

INS Kirch operating in South Bay of Bengal has been diverted to Colombo in Sri Lanka to render immediate assistance in flood relief operations.

According to reports, the ship will enter Colombo anytime soon.

Additionally, INS Jalashwan shall sail out from Visakhapatnam today with HADR (Humanitarian Assistance Disaster Relief) stores which include victualling, clothing, medicines and water.

The ship will also carry medical and diving teams along with Gemini crafts and helicopters to assist in relief operations at Colombo.

She is likely to reach late morning or by noon tomorrow.

On the other hand, INS Shardul with relief material medical and diving teams leaves Kochi at 7 am.

It will arrive in Colombo tonight.

Other assets standing by at short notice to render assistance as required.

Heavy rains in the southern and western parts of the country have destroyed hundreds of homes and cut off several roads.

Landslides and floods killed at least 91 people in Sri Lanka on Friday, the Disaster Management Centre said.

Nearly 50,000 people across 13 districts in the southern parts of the island were affected and about 8,000 of them had to be evacuated from

Kalutara, a coastal city some 40 km south of Colombo, among the worst hit.

Last May, Sri Lanka experienced severe floods in which at least a 100 people died.&nbsp;

(ANI)

Additionally, INS Jalashwan shall sail out from Visakhapatnam today with HADR (Humanitarian Assistance Disaster Relief) stores

India has sent navy ships with rescue and relief material to Sri Lanka, where torrential rains and landslides have resulted in several deaths and massive devastation over the last two days. INS Kirch operating in South Bay of Bengal has been diverted to Colombo in Sri Lanka to render immediate assistance in flood relief operations. According to reports, the ship will enter Colombo anytime soon. Additionally, INS Jalashwan shall sail out from Visakhapatnam today with HADR (Humanitarian Assistance Disaster Relief) stores which include victualling, clothing, medicines and water. The ship will also carry medical and diving teams along with Gemini crafts and helicopters to assist in relief operations at Colombo. She is likely to reach late morning or by noon tomorrow. On the other hand, INS Shardul with relief material medical and diving teams leaves Kochi at 7 am. It will arrive in Colombo tonight. Other assets standing by at short notice to render assistance as required. Heavy rains in the southern and western parts of the country have destroyed hundreds of homes and cut off several roads. Landslides and floods killed at least 91 people in Sri Lanka on Friday, the Disaster Management Centre said. Nearly 50,000 people across 13 districts in the southern parts of the island were affected and about 8,000 of them had to be evacuated from Kalutara, a coastal city some 40 km south of Colombo, among the worst hit. Last May, Sri Lanka experienced severe floods in which at least a 100 people died. (ANI)

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