Torrential Storm in Sri Lanka Leaves 12 Dead, Thousands Displaced

A slow-moving storm has caused widespread flooding in Sri Lanka, with six children among the victims, as it moves toward India's southern coast.

At least 12 people, including six children, have died due to severe flooding caused by heavy rains in Sri Lanka over the past two days.
More than 335,000 people have been displaced, with many seeking shelter in public buildings after their homes were inundated or destroyed.
Authorities are still searching for two men and two children swept away in a tractor accident caused by flash floods in the eastern region of the country.
The storm, originating as a deep depression in the Bay of Bengal, is expected to intensify and reach the Tamil Nadu and Puducherry coastlines in India by Saturday morning.
Sri Lankan military and rescue teams have been deployed to assist with relief efforts as experts highlight the increasing frequency of extreme weather events linked to climate change.