Sri Lanka issues landslide warnings as cyclone toll hits 618

Urban planners are required to issue landslide warnings in Sri Lanka due to the high death toll caused by recent landslides.

The current death toll from Monday's massive mudslides is 618, according to officials. Rescue workers were looking for more victims of the tragedy, which left over 400 people dead and injured thousands of others.

According to an official at the Disaster Management Centre, more than 8,000 people have been displaced by landslides and floods, which destroyed their homes in many parts of Sri Lanka.

It has been a particularly deadly day for Sri Lanka's central district of Kegalle. According to officials, around half of those killed were there when massive mudslides struck. Landslides also occurred in Kalutara District, which is west of the capital city Colombo, and Gampaha, Ratnapura, and Kandy districts. All of these are part of the Western Province.

According to the official, 80% of those who have died were from Kegalle District. The other deaths were mostly in Kalutara district, with 40 reported dead there as of this afternoon.

The official said that landslides killed most people at home or while doing their daily chores, and that 11 people had been killed by lightning.

Officials warned the public not to go near rivers and reservoirs until they have receded.

In Sri Lanka, it is common for heavy rains to cause floods. The rainy season begins in April and runs through September. According to government figures, around 100,000 houses were destroyed or damaged last year as a result of such events, which killed more than 200 people.

A landslide warning was issued by the National Building Research Organization (NBRO) after several days of heavy rain in the island nation.

The NBRO urged authorities and the public to take precautions, noting that there had been landslides along roads and railway tracks. According to them, there were no casualties or damages reported as a result of their advice.

According to Sri Lanka's weather department, rainfall will be light over the next few days, but they warned people not to let down their guard because floods can strike at any time.

Sri Lanka issues landslide warnings as cyclone toll hits 618

In recent days, Sri Lanka has experienced heavy rains that have caused landslides and flooding. The current death toll from Monday's massive mudslides is 618 according to officials. Rescue workers are still looking for more victims of the tragedy which left over 400 people dead and injured thousands of others.

The official at the Disaster Management Centre said that more than 8,000 people have been displaced by landslides and floods, which destroyed their homes in many parts of Sri Lanka.

According to officials, Kegalle District was hit particularly hard. Approximately half of those killed were there when massive mudslides struck. Landslides also occurred in Kalutara District, which is west of the capital city Colombo, and Gampaha, Ratnapura, and Kandy districts. All of these are part of the Western Province.

The official said that 80% of those who have died were from Kegalle District. The other deaths were mostly in Kalutara district, with 40 reported dead there as of this afternoon.

According to the official, landslides killed most people at home or while doing their daily chores and that 11 people had been killed by lightning.

In Sri Lanka it is common for heavy rains to cause floods. The rainy season begins in April and runs through September. According to government figures around 100,000 houses were destroyed or damaged last year as a result of such events which killed more than 200 people.

A landslide warning was issued by the National Building Research Organization (NBRO) after several days of heavy rain in the island nation.

The NBRO urged authorities and the public to take precautions, noting that there had been landslides along roads and railway tracks. According to them, there were no casualties or damages reported as a result of their advice.

According to Sri Lanka's weather department rainfall will be light over the next few days but they warned people not to let down their guard because floods can strike at any time.

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