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Sri Lanka: Flood: 2000/11/17 Country Information on DRR

Period 2000/11/17
Country or District Sri Lanka
Event Type Flood
Outline Triggered by the torrential monsoon rains since November 17, massive floods have caused serious damage in Batticaloa district, eastern Sri Lanka. At least three death have been reported, 100,000 people have forced to evacuate.
Summary
Human Impact Physical Impact Others

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