Iran war lands 'triple blow' to flood-ravaged Sri Lankans

Floods devastated Sri Lanka's central uplands, causing catastrophic floods and landslides that swept away homes, businesses, and entire settlements. The human cost was devastating, with many people killed and others missing. Cyclone Ditwah, which ravaged the country, caused more destruction than the 2004 tsunami, with significant damage to infrastructure. The floods have added to Sri Lanka's economic crisis, which began in 2022, and an impending drought in some areas has further exacerbated the situation.