Sri Lanka closes some schools as heavy rains trigger floods and mudslides, killing 5

Sri Lanka closed schools in mountainous regions due to heavy rains causing floods and mudslides, resulting in five deaths, three injuries, and two missing people. Over 2,000 residents were evacuated as 129 homes were damaged, with rescue operations led by navy and army troops. The disaster occurs amid ongoing recovery efforts from November's Cyclone Ditwa, which caused widespread destruction.