A total of 469,872 persons from 139,439 families across 24 districts are reported to have been affected due to the adverse weather conditions experienced in Sri Lanka.
According to the Disaster Management Centre (DMC), as of 06.00 am today, the death toll stands at 17 persons, with no individuals reported missing, and 20 reported to have sustained injuries in various disaster incidents.
The DMC further said that 10,204 persons from 3,114 families are currently at 99 safety shelters, while 65,020 persons from 18,886 families remain at the houses of relatives.
Meanwhile, the landslide warnings issued by the National Building Research Organization (NBRO) for 09 districts have been extended until 04.00 pm today.
The NBRO has issued yellow and amber alerts for some areas of Badulla, Colombo, Gampaha, Kandy, Kegalle, Kurunegala, Matale, Nuwara Eliya, and Ratnapura.
Furthermore, the Irrigation Department says the flood warnings issued to several areas have been revoked due to the water levels of several rivers receding.
The department further reported that all flood-affected areas have returned to normal as of last evening. (Newswire)