Trained dogs are imported to search for bodies under the earth.

The Sri Lankan government has requested the European Union to provide a specially trained cadaver dog team to assist in operations to find human remains buried after being caught in the severe landslides that occurred after the 'Ditwa' cyclone. Operations are still underway to find those missing due to the landslides.

On November 28 last year, the 'Ditwa' cyclone that hit the island caused heavy rainfall of up to 500 millimeters. As a result of this disaster, landslides and floods killed more than 600 people, and many more are missing in several districts of the central hills.

An official from the Disaster Management Center told the 'Daily Mirror' newspaper that operations to find the bodies of people suspected to have died in the landslides are continuing. Meanwhile, specially trained dogs have been requested from the European Union.

The official further explained that finding bodies buried under large layers of earth is a very difficult task humanely, and therefore the assistance of trained dogs with keen senses of smell is essential. These specialized dogs have the ability to identify bodies under such complex conditions.

When asked about the exact number of people affected by the disaster and missing, the official from the Disaster Management Center stated that the relevant District Secretaries should submit those reports.