Sri Lanka flood, landslides toll rises to 123: Official

Over 120 people have died and more than 130 others remain missing after Tropical Cyclone Ditva struck Sri Lanka, the country's Disaster Management Center (DMC) reported on Saturday.

"The death toll recorded as a result of adverse weather conditions across the country over the past few days has climbed to 123," the center reported adding that at least 130 people remain missing.

According to the DMC, up to 373,430 people were affected by the raging natural calamity. More than 43,000 were replaced to 488 temporary shelters.