President Anura Kumara Dissanayake declares a state of emergency to deal with the aftermath of Cyclone Ditwah.
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake declares a state of emergency to deal with the aftermath of Cyclone Ditwah.
By Al Jazeera Staff and News Agencies
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At least 159 people have been confirmed dead across Sri Lanka as authorities continue to battle rising floodwaters in parts of the capital after a powerful cyclone left a trail of destruction.
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