COLOMBO, Nov 12 (NNN-XINHUA) – The death toll from the adverse weather conditions in Sri Lanka rose to 25 yesterday, while over 200,000 people had been affected, the country’s Disaster Management Centre (DMC) said, in its latest update.
According to official figures, one person was reported missing and seven people were injured, as heavy rains and strong winds lashed out across the country since last weekend.
Twenty-three houses were fully damaged, while 1,253 were partially damaged, the DMC said.
The Meteorology Department, earlier this week, issued a “red alert” for several areas, as further rains and winds were expected in the coming days. A landslide warning was also issued for 10 districts, including Colombo.
DMC Deputy Director, Pradeep Kodippili, said, there was an increase in water levels in several major rivers, as well, and a red notice was issued over the water levels rising in many reservoirs and rivers.
People who live in the irrigation areas and downstream areas were asked to be cautious.
The Meteorology Department said, more rains were expected in several areas of the country in the coming days and people were urged to be cautious as this could cause floods in low-lying areas.
The Sri Lanka Navy said, it deployed relief teams to flood-prone areas, for search and rescue operations, in the event of a weather-related disaster.– NNN-XINHUA
