Hundreds feared dead in Haldummulla landslide
Hundreds of people are missing after a landslide smashed into a row of line houses in a mountainous area in Haldummulla in Badulla District, early hours of this morning, and rescue missions are underway with the aid of police, army and the Disaster Management Center (DMC).
According to a senior DMC officer, at least 120 line houses have been destroyed and several people believed to be trapped under the rubble. “There were more than 150 families living in that village. At least 400 men, women and children – believed to be trapped,” he added.