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More than 124,000 people affected by adverse weather - DMC
May 24, 201811:40 AM
More than 124,000 people affected by adverse weather - DMC
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The Disaster Management Center (DMC) says that a total of 124,733 persons belonging to 31,822 families have been affected by the prevailing adverse weather condition in the country so far. 

 

It said that 137 divisional secretariat divisions in 19 districts have been affected by the floods and landslides triggered by Southwestern Monsoon rains. 

 

Meanwhile the death toll due to the disaster situation has risen to 12, according to the latest update.

 

Reports said that 56,472 persons belonging to 14,500 families are presently sheltered in 246 temporary camps and safe locations.

 

At least 43 houses have been completely damages by the inclement weather while 3,172 houses have been partially damaged. A total of 751 cases of property damage have also been reported so far.  

 

The Irrigation Department says that the water level of the Kelani River is returning to normal, however the area near Nagalaganweediya is still at risk of flooding. 

 

Sluice gates have been opened at the Kukule Ganga Dam (01), Udawalawe Reservoir (01), Lakshapana Reservoir (01), Deduru Oya (02), Rajanganaya Reservoir (02) and Tabbowa Tank (06).

 

 

 

 

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