Floods, mudslides in Sri Lanka leave 16 dead, thousands displaced

Floods and mudslides in Sri Lanka following more than a week of heavy rain has left at least 16 people dead and displaced thousands, officials said on Wednesday.

At least 16 people have died in floods and mudslides in Sri Lanka following more than a week of heavy rain, officials said Wednesday.

The disaster management centre said more than 5,000 people have been displaced from their homes and have taken shelter in relatives' homes or government-run relief centres.