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Landslides and flooding claim over 45 lives, several missing

(UPDATED) Heavy rains have triggered landslides and floods in several parts of the country, claiming over 45 lives, at least a dozen missing, thousands displaced and over 200,000 acres of paddy and other cultivations destroyed.

National wildlife parks closed

Due to the prevailing rainfall The Department of Wildlife Conservation has closed down six National Parks completely until further notice.

A/L exams postponed: today and tomorrow

Sri Lanka disaster toll rises: 31 dead, 14 missing