Pannala Floods: 11 Women in Elderly Care Home Dead

COLOMBO (News 1st); Tragedy struck the Pannala region as severe flooding claimed the lives of 11 women who were inside an elderly care home, according to Sri Lanka Police.

The incident occurred after torrential rains caused water levels to rise rapidly, inundating residential areas and leaving communities devastated.

Authorities have urged the public to remain vigilant and avoid flood-prone zones as heavy rains persist across several districts.