The death toll of Sri Lanka's recent floods and landslides is set to rise as many areas remain unreachable due to continuous rain, collapsed roads and unstable terrain.

Sri Lanka's military has deployed helicopters for rescue operations, while humanitarian aid is flowing in from foreign governments and non-governmental organisations. But it will be a long journey to recovery for Sri Lanka, which has seen its fair share of turmoil in recent years.

Explore Colombo, Sri Lanka's lively capital! Find serene parks, ocean views, and the best of the island's famous cuisine. See the full travel guide.

Japan's overseas aid agency has sent a medical team to Sri Lanka, one of the countries in South and Southeast Asia worst affected by torrential rain, floods and landslides last week.

India deploys mobile hospital and 70 medics to Sri Lanka for Cyclone Ditwah relief under Operation Sagar Bandhu. Learn about rescue efforts.

India has taken a leading role in immediate emergency response efforts in the aftermath of Cyclone Ditwah that has killed more than 400 people and caused widespread devastation, President Anura Kumara Dissanayake1s office said on Tuesday.

Cabinet approval has been granted to establish the ‘Rebuilding Sri Lanka’ Fund, aimed at rebuilding the country following the severe devastation caused by Cyclone ‘Ditwah’, one of the worst natural disasters in Sri Lanka’s recent history.