Humanitarian

Extent of education crisis beginning to emerge after floods

[Colombo, June 1] – The number of Sri Lankans affected by weather-related disasters has hit more than 1.5 million as the nation simultaneously battles crippling drought in the north and east of the island and deadly flooding in the south.

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May 27, 2017 – Communities devastated by the flooding and landslides that have so far killed 100 people in Sri Lanka could have another battle on their hands after almost 53,000 dengue fever cases were recorded across the country since the start of the year.

Prabodhi who is in grade 11 is about to face Ordinary Level examination in this year which is an important juncture in her education. The flood has destroyed all of her study materials.

A blog from Save the Children staff, Madhu, during the flood response in Sri Lanka.