deaths in Sri Lanka flood increased to 164

Colombo, May 29: The death toll from Sri Lanka's devastating floods and landslides increased to 164. The Disaster Management Center Monday said 104 were still missing. The heaviest rains, which began on May 24, 2010, caused more than 100,000 passengers, Xinhua news agency reported. People living in low-lying areas of southern Sri Lanka have been advised to get out of the surface. Meteorological Department Monday received more rains.
The Meteorology Department said that the depression in the east central Bay of Bengal had intensified in to a Cyclonic storm "MORA" but was now further moving away from the island. Under its influence cloudy skies, windy and showery conditions are expected over the country, the Department warned. "Strong winds about 80km/ph can be expected over the country (these wind conditions are especially expected over the western slope of the central hills) and surrounding sea areas," the Department said in its latest weather report.
It also said that rains or thundershowers would occur at times in the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Southern, North-western and Central provinces. Heavy rains above 100 mm could be expected at some places, particularly in the Western slope of the central hills. Aid has continued to pour into Sri Lanka.
Trial forces continued search and rescue operations, along with rescue teams, while many other teams were partially inclined to distribute dry ration and food to those in their homes. Sri Lankan President Mitirappa Sirisena visited the worst affected areas of the weekend, prompting the immediate relief of the victims and the building of new homes.