May 28, 2025 5:09 pm
Full News

Eight Missing, Including Six Children, as Heavy Rains Cause Flooding in Sri Lanka

Eight people, including six schoolchildren, are missing in Sri Lanka after their farm tractor was swept away by floodwaters caused by torrential rains, police reported on Wednesday.

The island nation has been battered by heavy rainfall and strong winds over the past two days, leading to flooded homes, fields, and roads, and disrupting train services in tea-growing mountainous regions.

The most severe incident occurred on Tuesday evening when a farm tractor carrying 11 schoolchildren was swept away by rising floodwaters in the eastern region near Karaitivu. While five children were rescued, six others, along with the tractor driver and another adult, remain missing. Police have launched a search operation to locate the missing individuals.

In a separate incident, a woman lost her life in Badulla, a mountainous region in central Sri Lanka, after a brick wall collapsed on her. The Disaster Management Center reported that eight others were injured in various weather-related incidents across the country.

As of Wednesday, more than 3,000 people have been evacuated to temporary shelters, and nearly 600 homes have been damaged due to the extreme weather. Army and navy personnel have been mobilized to assist in rescue operations and distribute essential supplies to those affected.

The Meteorology Department attributed the adverse conditions to a deep depression in the Bay of Bengal, warning that it may develop into a cyclonic storm by Thursday as it approaches Sri Lanka.

Sri Lanka has been grappling with relentless severe weather since May, primarily driven by heavy monsoon rains. Earlier in June, 16 people lost their lives in floods and mudslides, highlighting the ongoing vulnerability of the region to extreme weather events.

Related News
US Treasury Secretary Raises Concerns Over Chinese Cyber Activity
Hezbollah’s Sec. General Akram al-Kaabi: “Our Fingers Remain on the Trigger”
Liberal MPs Pressure Trudeau to Resign by October 28, Threaten Rebellion in Parliament
Elon Musk Working to Shut Down USAID
Ukraine Marks Third Anniversary of Russian Invasion Amid Concerns Over Potential Peace Deal
Tragic Loss: Beloved Merengue Singer Rubby Perez Dies in Nightclub Collapse
Related Posts
Trump Promised ‘No Tax on Social Security’—But the GOP Tax Bill Falls Short
Continued Downtrend in Bangladesh Stock Market Sparks Investor Anxiety
Germany’s Chancellor Promises to Support Ukraine in Producing Long-Range Missiles
Trump’s 5-Step Strategy to Keep GOP Control of the House in 2026
Jakarta Emerges as France’s Leading Arms Client in Southeast Asians
Trump’s Fury with Putin Grows Amid Republican Rift Over Ukraine War
More News

Over 7,000 Killed in Deadly Conflict in Congo

More than 7,000 people have been killed in violent clashes in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) since January. A significant number of the victims are civilians, according to reports. Congo’s Prime Minister, Judith Suminwa, stated that over 7,000 people have died in the fighting in the country’s eastern region. Among them, a substantial number […]

India Welcomes Deportation of 205 Nationals Amid US Crackdown on Illegal Immigration

Paris, France – February 4, 2025 – In a significant move reflecting the United States’ intensified crackdown on illegal immigration, a US military flight carrying 205 Indian nationals departed for Punjab’s Amritsar on Monday. The deportation comes as part of the Donald Trump administration’s broader initiative to remove undocumented immigrants from the country1. The C-17 […]

Unveiling of Iran’s Laser-Guided Air Defense System

Iran’s military has unveiled a state-of-the-art laser-guided air defense system during an air defense force drill in the western and northern regions of the country. On Sunday, the equipment, named Seraj (meaning “light”), was rolled out on wheels during the drill near the country’s Fordow uranium enrichment facility. The military has described this system as […]

The 6th Nepal Cultural International Film Festival Inaugurated With a Grand Ceremony

Kathmandu, Nepal Nepal Cultural and Film Centre Unveils the Sixth Nepal Cultural International Film Festival 2025Kathmandu, Nepal – The Nepal Cultural and Film Centre proudly announces the 6th Nepal Cultural International Film Festival (NCIFF) 2025, set to take place from January 30 to February 1, 2025, in Kathmandu. Organized in collaboration with the Film Development […]

Controversial British Journalist Dilly Hussain’s Visit to Bangladesh Sparks Concerns Over Islamist Ties

Dilly Hussain, a British-Bangladeshi journalist known for his vocal support of Islamist causes, including the global Islamic Caliphate, recently made a surprise visit to Bangladesh, raising alarm among local and international observers. Hussain, Deputy Editor of the UK-based outlet 5Pillars, is no stranger to controversy. The UK government recently classified Hizb ut Tahrir (HT)—an organization […]

Pope Francis Dies at 88 Following Stroke and Heart Failure

Pope Francis, the spiritual leader of the world’s Catholic community, passed away on Monday, April 21, at the age of 88. He died at his residence in Casa Santa Marta within the Vatican. According to an official Vatican statement, the Pope suffered a cerebral stroke followed by irreversible heart failure. His death certificate, signed by […]

IMF Withholds Loan Installment for Bangladesh

After a two-week visit, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has withheld approval for the next loan installment for Bangladesh. Instead of a green light, the IMF has issued a “last chance” warning, stating that although Bangladesh is on the right path, further reforms are required. If all conditions are met promptly, a final decision may […]

Vandalism at Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib’s Residence in Bangladesh

A group of alleged student activists, reportedly affiliated with Jamaat-Shibir, BNP leaders, and militants, have carried out vandalism at the historic residence of Bangladesh’s founding father, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, located at 32 Dhanmondi in the capital. On Wednesday (February 5) at around 7:30 PM, hundreds of so-called student activists, identified as extremists, gathered near […]

Jason Momoa Cast as Lobo in DC’s Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow

Jason Momoa has secured a new role in the DC Universe, following his portrayal of Aquaman. The actor is set to play the anti-hero Lobo in the upcoming Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow movie. This marks a key addition to James Gunn and Peter Safran’s rebooted DC Universe, with the film being the second release after […]

“Squid Game” Season 2: A Darker Dive into Greed, Power, and Survival

The Emmy-winning survival thriller Squid Game, created by Hwang Dong-hyuk, returns for its highly anticipated second season, deepening its exploration of capitalist exploitation, moral decay, and social inequality. Picking up three years after the events of the first season, Seong Gi-hun (Lee Jung-jae), now a shadow of his former self, remains haunted by the horrors […]