Over 75,000 people have been affected by flash floods and heavy winds in the Northern Province. More than 11,000 people are staying in 35 evacuation centers as their homes were inundated. The Disaster Management Centre reported one death. Though flood waters were receding, the Meteorology Department warned shower or thundershowers will continue to occur in Northern, Eastern and North-central provinces.
SRI-LANKA FLOOD 2016 – Soroptimist Kuwait supported victims of the 2016 Sri-Lanka flood by collecting donated goods to help them overcome the natural disaster. Humanistic reaction of natural disasters should always start with empathy.
As humans, we empathize with those who lost their homes and countries due to wars and natural disasters. It is our role as a non-profit club and as humans to help other when needed.
