3,000 families in 13 districts affected by adverse weather across Sri Lanka

3,000 families in 13 districts affected by adverse weather across Sri Lanka

June 2, 2025   05:40 pm

A total of 11,469 individuals from 3,064 families have been affected by the adverse weather conditions prevailing in the country, according to the Disaster Management Center (DMC).

Residents of 13 districts have been affected by heavy rains and gusty winds, the DMC noted.

Four deaths have also been attributed to weather-related incidents.

19 people have sustained injuries while 2,940 houses have also been damaged owing to incessant rains in recent days.

Additionally, the DMC has urged the public to contact the 117 emergency hotline in the event of any disaster or weather-related emergency.

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