The death toll from Cyclone Ditwah that left a trail of destruction in Sri Lanka climbed to 410, with 336 people still missing, according to the latest Disaster Management Center (DMC) report.
The cyclone’s fury has left 1,466,615 people affected across 25 districts, turning homes into rubble and forcing thousands into shelters.
The central highlands have borne the brunt of the tragedy: Kandy reports 88 deaths and 150 missing, while Nuwara Eliya records 75 fatalities and 62 missing persons.
Coastal and northern districts, including Puttalam, Mannar, and Gampaha, also face severe devastation.
In total, 407,594 families have been impacted, with 20,271 homes completely destroyed and 64,483 partially damaged.
Relief efforts are underway, with 233,015 people currently in safety centers, as authorities race against time to provide food, clean water, and medical care.
Officials warn of heightened disease risks as floodwaters stagnate, and recovery is expected to be a long, arduous process.