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Six killed in Sri Lanka as heavy rain triggers landslides, floods
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Six killed in Sri Lanka as heavy rain triggers landslides, floods

The adverse weather has affected five districts, with incessant downpours triggering landslides, flooding and strong winds, disrupting normal life and forcing nearly 1,900 people into relief centres

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The adverse weather has affected five districts, with incessant downpours triggering landslides, flooding and strong winds, disrupting normal life and forcing nearly 1,900 people into relief centres

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