The death toll from devastating floods in Sri Lanka has risen to 164. Disaster Management Centre, DMC, today said the Rescuers have pulled out more bodies buried in the mudslides triggered by the country's worst torrential rains in 14 years. <br/><br/>The DMC also said 104 people were still listed as missing while another 88 remained in hospital. <br/><br/>The government said relief operations had intensified over the weekend following a break in the monsoon rains.However, the meteorological department said it expected more rain today and tomorrow that could hamper relief operations. <br/><br/>The incessant rains experienced since last Thursday have driven nearly half a million people out of their inundated homes in the southern and western regions. <br/><br/>Meanwhile, India is sending two naval ships laden with supplies over the weekend. Sri Lanka has sought international assistance. <br/><br/>The United Nations said it would donate water containers, water purification tablets and tarpaulin sheets while the World Health Organization will support medical teams in affected areas.
News On AIR | May 29, 2017 1:22 PM
Death toll from Sri Lanka's floods rises to 164