‍The death toll from landslides and floods in Sri Lanka triggered by heavy rain had climbed to 203 as of Wednesday morning, with 96 people still listed as missing, according to Sri Lanka's Disaster Management Center (DMC). 

Floodwater in Kaduwela, a suburb of capital Colombo on May 28, 2017. /VCG Photo

At least 63 people were injured and over 600,000 people have been affected by the disaster. The DMC said 1,505 houses had been fully damaged while 7,617 houses were partially damaged due to the floods and landslides. At least 83,200 people are seeking shelter in safe locations and many are still unable to return home.

The country’s Irrigation Department has announced that river water levels declined in the past 24 hours, due to the lower rainfall.

Indian Navy troops offload emergency supplies from the Indian ship Shardul at Colombo Harbor on May 28, 2017. /VCG Photo

Minister of Foreign Affairs Ravi Karunanayake said 18 countries have already taken steps to provide assistance in many forms.

China's Ministry of Commerce announced on Sunday that it would provide aid materials worth 15 million yuan (about 2.2 million US dollars).

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