Sri Lanka landslide: Three Dead And 150 Missing

At least 150 people are missing and three people are dead following a landslide in central Sri Lanka, disaster officials say.

The landslide, which came after heavy monsoon rains, engulfed dozens of houses in Badulla district, officials said.

Security forces have been mobilised in search and rescue operations.

Much of Sri Lanka has been lashed by heavy rain in recent weeks, with mudslide warnings issued.

"About 70 houses, 10 shops and three official residences are hit by the landslide," Disaster Management Minister Mahinda Amaraweera told local media.

Sections of several national highways have been washed away by the rains, AFP news agency reported.