A total of 3,966 families, comprising 14,485 people, have been affected by the prevailing adverse weather conditions in Sri Lanka.
Speaking at the weekly cabinet media briefing today (27), Cabinet Spokesman Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa said one death has been reported due to the adverse weather, while three people have sustained injuries. Two houses have been destroyed while another 312 houses have been damaged owing to heavy rains and gusty winds.
Meanwhile, 554 people belonging to 181 families are currently being accommodated at 13 temporary relief centres established across several districts.
According to Minister Jayatissa, these centres are located in the Ratnapura, Colombo, Mannar and Nuwara Eliya districts. He added that the necessary facilities were being provided to those affected and sheltered at the centres.
Minister Jayatissa further stated that Sri Lanka Army, Sri Lanka Navy and Police personnel had been deployed in the Ratnapura, Kegalle, Kandy and Colombo districts to assist with disaster response operations.
Citing information from the Department of Meteorology, the Minister said Cyclone Arnab was expected to move towards the Indian mainland by 11.30 a.m. tomorrow (28).
Authorities continue to monitor the situation and provide assistance to communities affected by the prevailing weather conditions, the Minister added.
