As you would have heard, torrential rains and severe floods have swept through parts of Sri Lanka in the last few days. Landslides and mudslides have affected many areas, and the floods are said to be the worst since May 2003. According to the latest reports, around 151 people have died, hundreds are still missing and nearly half-a-million people have been displaced. Other areas are being evacuated due to the heightened risk of flooding.

Sri Lanka floods: Nearly 500,000 displaced as death toll rises – http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-40070660