Flood update: “Here Comes the Rain Again”
The monsoon rains that triggered massive flooding in Batticaloa stoped for a week and a half, allowing flood waters to recede, road repairs to begin, and supplies to be trucked into the area. The rains have begun again, however, setting off a new round of flooding. As of yesterday, the 3rd of February, waters had again inundated the District, once again leading to mass displacement and destruction of infrastructure.
The following pictures were taken on the 3rd, in a small town just north of Batticaloa town, a place called Sittandy. We would like to thank Stanley Rapster for the use of his pictures.
On the main north/south road in Sittandy.
Aid groups (in this picture UNICEF) are trying to do what they can.
Sittandy is about 20 km (15 miles) north of Batticaloa.
There are mass evacuations of people from their homes.
These ladies are chest-deep in water.
It is a struggle to bring basic supplies into the area.
Some shops are open, sort of, but prices have skyrocketed.
The north/south road is the only route in or out of the District.
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