56 Dead as Extreme Weather Devastates Sri Lanka: Over 43,000 People Affected

COLOMBO (News 1st); Sri Lanka is grappling with a severe weather disaster that has claimed 56 lives and left 21 people missing, according to the latest official incident summary.

The relentless rains and strong winds have caused widespread destruction, displacing families and damaging homes and businesses across the island.

Deaths: 56

Missing persons: 21

Injured: 14

Affected families: 12,313

Affected individuals: 43,991

Completely damaged houses: 4

Partially damaged houses: 666

Families in safe shelters: 12

Individuals in safe shelters: 3,684

Families living with relatives: 1,097

Individuals living with relatives: 3,731