Sri Lanka, Dec. 1 -- Sri Lanka is now confronting one of its gravest natural disasters in recent memory, as Cyclone Ditwah and the resulting weather system continue to unleash relentless rain, flash floods and landslides across the island.

With river levels rising to historic highs, entire towns submerged, major bridges swept away and critical infrastructure collapsing, the scale of devastation has grown rapidly.

International assistance is now arriving as Sri Lanka struggles to manage the expanding humanitarian crisis. This live report captures every major development as it unfolds.

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1.40 PM - Be vigilant of infectious diseases as floodwaters recede

Assistant Secretary of the National Disaster Relief Services Centre (ND...