China to provide USD 1.5 million for Sri Lankan flood relief

China will provide USD 1. 5 million in cash for flood relief in Sri Lanka where heaviest rains in more than 25 years has claimed over 100 lives, authorities said today.
Ministry of Commerce said China will deliver more assistance to the Colombo according to the development of the situation and at the request of the Sri Lankan government, state-run Xinhua news agency reported.
Continuous rain and gales have caused floods and mud-rock flows in Sri Lanka, leaving nearly 100 people dead.