618 dead in Sri Lanka landslides, Asia faces widespread loss

Sri Lankan authorities issue landslide warnings as monsoon storms exacerbate instability in hillsides, with 618 dead and over two million affected by Cyclone Ditwah-triggered floods and landslides. Relief efforts ongoing with foreign aid received, as recovery and reconstruction costs estimated at $7bn. In other parts of Asia, the death toll from floods and landslides surpasses 1,800, with Indonesia, Thailand, Malaysia, and Vietnam facing significant casualties and destruction.

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