Death toll climbs from mudslides and floods in Sri Lanka

The death toll from mudslides and floods in Sri Lanka has climbed past 200, with 96 others missing, the government said Wednesday.
The Disaster Management Center said 203 people were confirmed dead. More than 77,000 have been displaced and over 1,500 homes destroyed since rains began inundating the southern and western areas of the Indian Ocean island nation last Friday.
Sri Lanka’s army, navy and air force are continuing relief and rescue efforts, supported by divers and navy personnel w