A: Hey, Takeshi! Did you catch the news today? 📻
B: Not yet, Kei, what's up? 🤔
A: Well, there's a big issue going on in Sri Lanka. They got hit by a cyclone called Ditwah. 🌪️
B: Oh no! How bad is it? 😱
A: The UN says about one-fifth of their country is underwater, affecting around 2.3 million people! 🏠💦
B: That's terrible... I can't imagine how they must feel. 😞
A: Yeah, it's sad. And sadly, at least 639 people have died from flooding and landslides, with over 190 still missing. 😢
B: That's just heartbreaking... I hope they find them soon. 🕯️
A: The UNDP reported that the affected area covers over a million hectares, which is around 20% of Sri Lankan land. 🌄
B: Wow, that's huge! It sounds like they need all the help they can get. 🤝
A: Exactly! And to make things worse, many people in the flooded areas were already struggling with unstable incomes and high debt. 💰
B: That's tough... I hope things will get better for them soon. 🤞
A: Kubota Azusa from UNDP said their goal is not just to recover but also to build resilience, so communities can withstand future disasters and thrive. 💪
B: That sounds like a great plan! Let's hope the international community can cooperate to provide continued support. 🌐
A: Definitely! We should keep them in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. 🙏
B: Not yet, Kei, what's up? 🤔
A: Well, there's a big issue going on in Sri Lanka. They got hit by a cyclone called Ditwah. 🌪️
B: Oh no! How bad is it? 😱
A: The UN says about one-fifth of their country is underwater, affecting around 2.3 million people! 🏠💦
B: That's terrible... I can't imagine how they must feel. 😞
A: Yeah, it's sad. And sadly, at least 639 people have died from flooding and landslides, with over 190 still missing. 😢
B: That's just heartbreaking... I hope they find them soon. 🕯️
A: The UNDP reported that the affected area covers over a million hectares, which is around 20% of Sri Lankan land. 🌄
B: Wow, that's huge! It sounds like they need all the help they can get. 🤝
A: Exactly! And to make things worse, many people in the flooded areas were already struggling with unstable incomes and high debt. 💰
B: That's tough... I hope things will get better for them soon. 🤞
A: Kubota Azusa from UNDP said their goal is not just to recover but also to build resilience, so communities can withstand future disasters and thrive. 💪
B: That sounds like a great plan! Let's hope the international community can cooperate to provide continued support. 🌐
A: Definitely! We should keep them in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. 🙏
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Summary
Disaster in Sri Lanka: Cyclone Ditwah causes extensive flooding, submerging one-fifth of the country and affecting around 2.3 million people, resulting in at least 639 deaths with over 190 still missing. The affected area covers over a million hectares, equivalent to 20% of Sri Lankan land. Many
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Category ID: conversation_summary
URL: https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20251211_26/#conversation
Date: Dec. 11, 2025
Notes: 2025-12-11
Created: 2025/12/11 23:40
Updated: 2025/12/12 07:53
Last Read: 2025/12/12 07:53