More than 1,300 people afflicted by adverse weather

April 17, 2021 10:59 am

A total of 1,365 people from 324 families have been afflicted by the prevailing adverse weather condition.

According to the Disaster Management Centre (DMC), Gangawata Korale area in Kandy District is the hardest hit with the number of affected people adding up to 846.

Meanwhile, 142 individuals in Colombo District have been evacuated to safe locations.

One house has been completely damaged by the existing inclement weather, while 113 houses were partially damaged, the DMC stated.

In addition, lightning strikes and floods have claimed the lives of six persons from Mullaitivu, Badulla and Batticaloa districts.

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