Sri Lanka Flood Death Toll Rises to 159: Latest Updates

What happens when an entire nation is brought to its knees by water? Sri Lanka is grappling with one of its worst weather disasters in years. Triggered by Cyclone Ditwah, catastrophic floods and mudslides have left at least 159 people dead, with over 200 still missing. The deluge has destroyed 20,000 homes, displaced more than 108,000 people, and cut off power and water to a third of the country. This event marks the island's deadliest flood since 2003, highlighting the increasing severity of extreme weather in the region. In response, massive rescue operations are underway—like saving 69 people from a submerged bus—as the government makes an urgent appeal for international aid to support its devastated communities.