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Two dead as heavy rains batter Sri Lanka; thousands affected
Colombo, May 15 (PTI) Two people have died in Sri Lanka due to adverse weather conditions brought on by persistent rain, the island nation's disaster management centre said on Friday. The fatalities were reported in the eastern district of Batticaloa and the northern district of Jaffna. The toll comes after five days of rain affecting eight of the country’s 25 districts till 6 am Friday, according to the latest situation report issued by the cen…
Adverse Weather Leaves Trail of Damage Across Several Districts - LNW Lanka News Web
May 15, Colombo (LNW): Heavy rains and strong winds affecting parts of Sri Lanka have caused widespread disruption, with dozens of homes damaged and thousands of residents impacted as unsettled weather continues across the island. According to the Disaster Management Centre, at least 88 houses have suffered partial damage due to the prevailing conditions, with reports emerging from several districts over the past few days. The Kalutara District …
Adverse Weather : Death toll increases to two in Sri Lanka
The death toll due to adverse weather conditions in Sri Lanka has increased to two, as of 06.00 am today (15). According to the Disaster Management Centre (DMC), the second death was reported in the Chankanai area in Jaffna. Previously, one person was reported in the Koralepatthua South area in Batticaloa. A total of 3,475 persons from 113 families across 08 districts have been severely affected by inclement weather. The DMC states that 104 per…
Two deaths have been reported in the past two days due to the disaster situation in the country. According to a statement issued by the Disaster Management Center at 6 am today (15), the deaths have been reported from Batticaloa and Jaffna districts. The Disaster Management Center says that people in 35 Divisional Secretariat Divisions of 8 districts have been affected by the adverse weather conditions that have prevailed for several days. Accor…
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