At least 42 people have already died in the center and east of the island and dozens more are missing.
Floods and landslides were caused by heavy rains that devastated entire regions. 200,000 people are homeless.
Deadly torrential rains in Sri Lanka
Asanka Samaranayake
I work as an independent journalist out of Sri Lanka, covering a variety of intricate and important topics such as politics, social concerns, economics, health, the environment, and technology. Among other well-known international media sites Using my storytelling skills and empathy as a journalist, I want to give voice to people who are frequently disregarded, neglected, or marginalized—people like women, kids, and LGBTQ+ people. Commissions, involving both reporting and mending, are always welcome. I was employed by a nearby think tank as a large data researcher before I started my media career. My efforts centered on creating tools for artificial intelligence that
