Ratwatte said homes in the affected region were largely “mud- and wooden-roof structures, so when the walls collapse the roof is what basically for the individuals...
"India will continue to monitor the ground situation and send more humanitarian aid over the coming days," India’s foreign minister S Jaishankar said on X.
"As of August 18, 20 people died as a result of the emergency incident," the local emergency service headquarters said in a post on Telegram.
WFP said it has provided emergency food assistance to more than 300,000 returnees at border points, with vital support from donors.
WHO and the EU say the reinforced collaboration reflects their long-term commitment to ensuring that essential health services remain accessible and resilient, especially in times of...