Floods in Sri Lanka Displace Half a Million
The death toll from the twin disasters in Sri Lanka rose and nearly half a million people were displaced from their homes. Chabad of Sri Lanka is working around the clock to help as many as they can. From helping some of the wounded, to delivering food to those in need, Chabad is there to help • Full Story
The government of Sri Lanka assessed the damage on Sunday from widespread flooding and devastating mudslides, as the death toll from the twin disasters rose and nearly half a million people were displaced from their homes.
The state-run Disaster Management Center on Sunday announced that 151 people had been killed and 112 others were missing.
It said the flooding was the worst since torrential rains soaked the island nation in 2003. The authorities estimate that more than 1,800 homes have been damaged and 442,000 people affected.
Chabad of Sri Lanka is working around the clock to help as many as they can. From helping some of the wounded, to delivering food to those in need, Chabad is there to help.
Please help Chabad of Sri Lanka continue their great work, by giving a contribution to this great cause. All donations will be going entirely towards helping the needy from this devastating disaster.
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