Storm causes floods and landslides in Sri Lanka, leaving at least 12 dead

A storm in the Bay of Bengal has caused heavy rains in Sri Lanka, leading to flooding and landslides. At least 12 people have died, including four children swept away while riding a tractor. Rescue efforts are ongoing for missing individuals. More than 250,000 people have been displaced due to the storm's impact. The storm is now moving toward India, where it is expected to develop into a cyclonic storm and reach Tamil Nadu and Puducherry by Saturday. The Sri Lankan government has requested military assistance for relief operations. Search teams continue to look for two missing children and two men swept away by the floods.