At least 100,000 people have been affected by flash floods in many parts of the country while over thousands have been displaced, the Disaster Management Center said.
Rescue teams are currently in the worst affected areas providing relief items to the families who have been temporarily sheltered in schools and churches and over 700 army troops are in the northern part of the island nation conducting rescue and relief operations.
According to the Red Cross, the north has been the worst affected by the heavy rains.
Troops have also been involved in evacuating many people residing in the northern coastal areas due to threats of further floods as all low coastal areas and causeways have gone under water, the army said.
Similarly, the Navy with their boats are on standby to face any worse scenario with the escalation of torrential rains and they remain prepared to deploy its personnel on flood relief operations to render assistance to the people affected.
Troops are currently providing basic amenities such as drinking water, soaps, mats and food to the people affected.
