
IDPs living under the sky hit by sudden rain
Thousands of families displaced due to Sri Lanka military's shelling into their settlements and are presenting living under the sky were hit by suuden rain in Kilinochchi yesterday.
 Drinking plain tea under a tree Young children and pregnant mothers were forced stay in the rain putting their health in danger. Food items of the IDPs were also ruined by the rain, a loss that they can hardly afford.  Grandma, children and pet with no protection in rain
After long walks in the rain, the vulnerable among the IDPs sought shelter in bus stands and some managed to reach schools. See a clip on the conditions under which they are languining. The clip can be downloaded here.
15 July 2008
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