Inclement weather claims 19 lives

Inclement weather claims 19 lives

June 7, 2021   08:37 pm

The adverse weather prevailing on the island has claimed a total of 19 deaths so far, the Disaster Management Center confirmed.

Meanwhile, one person is still reported missing while another 05 are injured, the DMC said.

A total of 219,870 persons in 10 districts have been afflicted by inclement weather conditions.

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