Sri Lanka Faces Severe Flooding, Forces School Closures in Colombo

Heavy monsoon rains have led to significant flooding in Sri Lanka's capital, affecting over 158,000 residents and prompting emergency responses.

Three people have drowned, and nearly 7,000 individuals have been evacuated due to the floods.
The Disaster Management Centre reports that 240 houses have been damaged across 12 districts.
Electricity has been cut in certain areas as a precaution against the ongoing severe weather.
Navy and army troops are actively involved in rescue operations and providing essential supplies to affected communities.
The meteorological department warns that heavy rainfall and strong winds are expected to continue until October 17.