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Death toll hits 607 as fresh landslide warnings issued in SL
short by / on Friday, 5 December, 2025
Heavy rains in Sri Lanka's central hills triggered fresh landslide warnings as Cyclone Ditwah's death toll rose to 607. Over two million people are affected, and thousands remain in relief camps. Authorities, including the military, are assisting with clean-up and rescue operations. The government seeks donations and delays IMF loan release to negotiate larger aid for reconstruction.
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