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flag Cyclone Ditwah killed over 640 in Sri Lanka, devastating tea workers in the central highlands.

flag In late November 2025, Cyclone Ditwah caused deadly floods and landslides in Sri Lanka, killing over 640 people and leaving more than 100 missing, with tea plantation workers in the central highlands hardest hit. flag Many victims were from the Malaiyaha Tamil community, living in overcrowded, aging homes near mountain slopes that were destroyed. flag Despite the tea industry’s billions in revenue, workers earn far below minimum wage and lack basic services. flag The government pledged compensation and plans to rebuild, including a project with Indian support to build 7,000 homes, but displaced workers report slow aid, ongoing fear, and pressure to return to work.

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