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Sri Lanka Cyclone Death Toll Reaches 123 as State of Emergency Declared

Sri Lanka declares a state of emergency to accelerate rescue operations.

Overview

  • Officials report about 130 people missing after tropical cyclone Ditvah struck the island.
  • Authorities say roughly 373,400 people have been affected, with more than 43,900 displaced to temporary centers.
  • President Anura Dissanayake ordered immediate assistance, with over 20,500 military personnel deployed for rescue and relief.
  • The Meteorology Department says the system has moved toward India, with significant easing of rainfall over Sri Lanka expected by November 30.
  • Emergency managers caution that casualty and impact figures may be updated as communication and access improve in hard-hit areas.