ERC delivers aid to Lanka flood victims

Emirates Red Crescent delivered more aid to victims of the devastating floods that hit Sri Lanka recently.

Affected families around capital Colombo received foodstuff, medical supplies, hygiene materials and shelters from the UAE humanitarian agency after floods and mudslides destroyed hundreds of houses.

Earlier this month, Sri Lanka witnessed the heaviest rains in 25 years.

The Emirates Red Crescent team assessed damage and needs in the affected areas and is procuring relief material from local markets.

On May 25, the reported death toll from Sri Lanka floods and landslides rose to 92. Hundreds of houses have been completely destroyed and another 4,000 partly damaged.

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