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Alert: Storm Devastates Sri Lanka; 334 Dead, 370 Missing as Indian Aid Rushed

A massive natural disaster in Sri Lanka has created widespread devastation, leaving local residents in panic as homes collapse and rooftops are blown away. The severe storm has taken a tragic toll, with reports confirming 334 deaths and more than 370 people still missing. Thousands have been evacuated from vulnerable coastal and inland regions as authorities rush to move families to safer locations. The situation remains tense as rescue teams continue searching for survivors under debris and flooded areas. Many villages have been completely cut off, making relief efforts even more challenging. Local officials describe the destruction as one of the worst storms the country has faced in recent years. India has stepped forward with immediate humanitarian assistance. Relief materials including food supplies, tents, medical kits, and essential resources have been dispatched to support the ongoing rescue operations. Additionally, arrangements are being made to ensure the safety and evacuation of Indian citizens stranded in the affected regions of Sri Lanka. With widespread destruction, rising casualties, and families displaced in large numbers, the focus now is on speeding up rescue missions and providing urgent relief to the survivors.

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