World · Sri Lanka Bureau
Sajith extends condolences to Nepal over deadly floods, landslides
Sri Lanka's opposition leader Sajith Premadasa has expressed sympathy to Nepal as the death toll from recent flooding and landslide disasters continues to climb. The natural disasters have claimed at least 162 lives across the Himalayan nation.
LSN Sri Lanka ·
Opposition leader Sajith Premadasa conveyed his condolences to the government and people of Nepal following a series of devastating natural disasters that have swept through the country. The floods and landslides, which have impacted multiple regions, have resulted in significant loss of life and widespread destruction.
The death toll from the calamities has risen to 162 as rescue and recovery operations continue across affected areas. Authorities in Nepal are working to assess the full extent of damage caused by the disaster, with many communities still struggling with the aftermath of the flooding and ground instability.
Premadasa's message of sympathy underscores the regional solidarity demonstrated among South Asian nations during times of natural disaster. Sri Lanka, which has experienced its own devastating floods and landslides in recent years, shares a mutual understanding of the challenges posed by such weather-related emergencies in the region.
Nepal's government has mobilized rescue teams and emergency services to assist affected populations, though challenging terrain and ongoing weather conditions have hampered relief efforts in several areas.