A total of 14,485 people belonging to 3,966 families have been affected by the prevailing adverse weather conditions in Sri Lanka, Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa said.
Speaking at the Cabinet decisions media briefing held today (27), the Minister said the figures had been recorded as of 10.00 a.m. today.
One death has been reported due to the adverse weather, while three people have sustained injuries. The weather conditions have also caused two houses to be completely damaged and another 312 houses to be partially damaged.
Meanwhile, 554 people belonging to 181 families are currently being accommodated at 13 relief centres established in several districts.
According to the Minister, these centres are located in the Ratnapura, Colombo, Mannar and Nuwara Eliya districts. He added that steps had been taken to provide the necessary facilities to those staying at the centres.
The Minister further stated that Army, Navy and Police personnel had been deployed in the Ratnapura, Kegalle, Kandy and Colombo districts to assist with disaster response operations.
According to the Department of Meteorology, the storm is expected to move towards the Indian mainland by 11.30 a.m. on October 28.
