Over 1,000 dead in torrential rains – military deployed
More than 1,000 people have died in floods and landslides in parts of Asia. The hardest-hit countries – Sri Lanka and Indonesia – are deploying the military to help survivors.
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Nearly 1,000 dead in torrential rains in Southeast Asia
Sri Lanka has been hit by the nation's worst natural disaster in more than 20 years, and the death toll continues to rise there and in other countries in South and Southeast Asia after this week's torrential rains. Nearly 1,000 people have been confirmed dead and many are still missing.
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Six Killed in Sri Lanka Military Helicopter Crash
Six people lost their lives when a military helicopter suddenly crashed into a water reservoir in Sri Lanka.
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Monkey caused power outage across entire Sri Lanka
A monkey that has entered a transformer station in Sri Lanka has caused a nationwide power outage.
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Elephants killed - hit by train
A train transporting thousands of liters of fuel collided with a herd of wild elephants in northeastern Sri Lanka on Friday. Two elephants died and another was injured.
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