FX.co ★ Sri Lanka suffers from flood: over 200 families missing

On 18 May, information about consequences of continuous rains in Sri Lanka appeared in reports. Around five thousand people had to leave their homes due to heavy rains which resulted in floods and landslides. 800 citizens are missing, 16 people died.

In the picture there are flooded village streets, Sri Lanka, 17 May.

Overall, 200 thousand people suffered from floods, BBC reports. Sri Lanka authorities evacuate people from the disaster zone urgently. Colombo, the capital, and surrounding area have been affected by flood.

The rescuers and detachment of soldiers joined together to prevent the consequences of flooding and landslides.

In the picture there are the rescue operations being held in the emergency area, Sri Lanka, 17 May.

Currently, only 180 people are known to be alive. What happened to other citizens is still uncertain.

In the picture there are the consequences of flood and landslides in Sri Lanka.

The situation is getting worse due to bad weather. According to forecasts, it will be raining until Wednesday evening at least.

In the picture there are the consequences of flood in Sri Lanka.

In the picture there are Sri Lanka citizens trying to keep their chins up, 17 May.