RECAP: Hundreds Dead in Sri Lanka’s Worst Flooding in Decades

Sri Lanka has declared a state of emergency after Cyclone Ditwah triggered catastrophic flooding across the country. At least 410 people have been killed and 366 remain missing. Floodwaters in Colombo peaked overnight, and while levels have begun to recede, large parts of the capital and surrounding areas remain buried in mud, with the full extent of the damage still unclear. More than 148,000 people have been evacuated to temporary shelters, and the military has deployed helicopters and boats for rescue operations and aid delivery. The disaster is Sri Lanka’s worst since the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami.

Sri Lanka: Emergency Declared as Cyclone Ditwah Causes Catastrophic Flooding 4

Sri Lanka declared a state of emergency on Saturday, November 29, after Cyclone Ditwah caused catastrophic flooding, leaving over 330 people dead and hundreds more missing.

HollyRod Foundation's Annual DesignCare Gala - LA

HollyRod Foundation's Annual DesignCare Gala - LA

Malinda Williams At The HollyRod Foundation's Annual DesignCare Gala -At Nya Studios In Los Angeles CA, USA on October 04, 2025. Photo by Fati S/ABACAPRESS.COM

HollyRod Foundation's Annual DesignCare Gala - LA

HollyRod Foundation's Annual DesignCare Gala - LA

Malinda Williams At The HollyRod Foundation's Annual DesignCare Gala -At Nya Studios In Los Angeles CA, USA on October 04, 2025. Photo by Fati S/ABACAPRESS.COM

HollyRod Foundation's Annual DesignCare Gala - LA

HollyRod Foundation's Annual DesignCare Gala - LA

Malinda Williams At The HollyRod Foundation's Annual DesignCare Gala -At Nya Studios In Los Angeles CA, USA on October 04, 2025. Photo by Fati S/ABACAPRESS.COM

First Sunday (2008)

First Sunday (2008)

Malinda Williams Characters: Tianna Film: First Sunday (2008) Director: David E. Talbert 11 January 2008 Date: 11 January 2008

Idlewild (2006)

Idlewild (2006)

Malinda Williams Characters: Zora Film: Idlewild (2006) Director: Bryan Barber 25 August 2006 Rooster?s suspicious wife Zora (MALINDA WILLIAMS) in ?Idlewild?, a musical set in a 1930s southern speakeasy and starring multi-platinum and multi-Grammy winning OutKast. ?Idlewild? will be released in theaters on August 25, 2006. Date: 25 August 2006