Four children drown in Sri Lanka as storm approaches India
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Rescue teams in Sri Lanka have recovered the bodies of four children who drowned in flash floods caused by heavy rains from a storm moving towards India. Four other people are still missing. Over 250,000 people in Sri Lanka have been displaced due to flooding, with many seeking shelter in public buildings. The Sri Lankan government has requested military assistance for relief efforts. The storm is expected to reach India’s Tamil Nadu and Puducherry coast on Saturday, bringing winds of up to 70 kilometers per hour. Weather officials warn it could develop into a cyclonic storm.