India on Saturday rushed relief materials and deployed rescue personnel in Sri Lanka as the country faced its worst floods since 2003 that claimed the lives of 122 people and displaced half a million. The Indian rescue personnel are now being deployed to the disaster affected zone in coordination with Sri Lanka Navy and other Sri Lankan authorities. Modi also expressed condolences at the loss of lives and property and said that India stands with her Sri Lankan brothers and sisters in their hour of need. He said India's move to send relief materials demonstrated the Indo-Lanka relations which are at an excellent level. Sri Lanka, which has been heavily deforested for cash crops, often witnesses landslides during the monsoon season.

Source: dna May 27, 2017 17:48 UTC