Photos| Disastrous scenes from the floods in Sri Lanka… and the death of about 200 people

Flooded FloodsWide areas of the Sri Lankan capital on Sunday after a powerful hurricane caused heavy rains and landslides across the island, while the authorities announced that about 200 people were killed and dozens were missing.

Officials reported that the extent of the damage in the most affected area in the center of the country is now beginning to unfold with rescue personnel removing rubble from streets closed by landslides and uprooted trees.

He confirmed. "Disaster Management Center" At least 193 people died after a week of heavy rains caused by the hurricane "Detwah" While 228 people are still missing.

The center stated that the northern parts of Colombo witnessed floods as the water levels of the Kelani River rose rapidly.

An official in the… "Disaster Management Center" that it "Although the cyclone has passed, heavy rains upstream are now inundating low-lying areas along the banks of the Kelani River".

The hurricane receded "Detwah" Heading towards India on Saturday.

Salfi, 46 years old, who lives in the Colombo suburb of Winawati, left her house, which was ravaged by floods, on Sunday, carrying four bags containing clothes and valuables.

She told Agence France-Presse: "My house was completely flooded. I don’t know where to go, but I hope there is a safe shelter where I can take my family"

The water level declined in the town of Manampitiya, located 250 kilometers northeast of Colombo, revealing the extent of the devastation caused by the cyclone.

A resident, S., said. Sivanandan (72 years old) N "Manampitiya is a flood-prone town, but I have never seen so much water".

A car overturned right outside his store.

The platform reported "News Center" Local news outlets reported that shops and properties were severely damaged.

Although the number of those injured was relatively small, "National Blood Transfusion Service" She spoke of a scarcity of supplies.

The head of the blood bank, Lakshman Edirisinghe, said that the daily needs amounted to 1,500 units, but weather-related disturbances led to a decline in supplies to only 236 units on Saturday.

He was told reporters in Colombo. "Due to the floods and heavy rains, we were unable to carry out our mobile blood collection campaigns. We appeal to donors to visit the nearest blood bank.".

For her part, she warned "National Building Research Organization" Which monitors the stability of the hillsides, indicating that there is a high risk of more landslides, given that the mountain slopes are still saturated with rainwater.

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake declared a state of emergency on Saturday to deal with the effects of the hurricane and called on the international community to provide assistance.