COLOMBO, May 16 (NNN-XINHUA) – Sri Lanka’s Disaster Management Centre (DMC), announced yesterday that, over 600 families have been affected by floods and landslides, as the rainy weather prevails in the country.
A total of 2,290 people from 585 families were affected in the southern district of Ratnapura, while 62 from 16 families were affected in the Kalutara district, in the Western Province, according to the DMC.
Eighty-two houses were partially damaged, due to the floods and winds, the DMC added, warning those living near rivers and mountains, have to be vigilant of possible floods and landslides.
Heavy rains have been reported in some parts of the country in the last few days, the DMC said.– NNN-XINHUA
