A devastating storm has hit Sri Lanka, causing widespread destruction and loss of life. The storm has forced over 250,000 people to flee their homes and rescue teams are still searching for missing individuals.
Catastrophe Strikes Sri Lanka
The storm is now moving toward India, with experts warning that climate change is causing extreme weather events to become more frequent and severe. The Indian Meteorological Department has stated that there is a possibility that the deep depression could develop into a cyclonic storm.
Heavy Rains and Flash Floods
In Sri Lanka, rescue teams have recovered the bodies of four children who were swept away by floodwaters while riding on a tractor in the town of Eravur on the east coast. Others remain missing after torrential rains, flash floods, and landslides caused devastation in eastern and central parts of the country.
Storm Expected to Reach India by Saturday
The powerful but slow-moving storm has forced more than 250,000 people to flee their homes, according to Sri Lanka’s Disaster Management Center. Search teams are still looking for two missing children and two men who were swept away by flash floods while on a tractor and trailer.
Climate Change to Blame
Deadly floods and landslides are common across South Asia, but experts say that climate change is exacerbating the situation, making extreme weather events more frequent and severe.
