Over 43,000 people affected by weather in Sri Lanka
Over 43,000 people have been affected by the heavy rainy weather in Sri Lanka Lanka which has claimed seven lives so far. The landslide warning has been extended. DMC requests people to be alert and not to be victims of bad weather.
The spokesman Pradeep Kodipilli of the Disaster Management Centre (DMC) said that the deaths were mainly caused by trees falling following strong winds.
The spokesman Pradeep Kodipilli said that the public have been advised to remain cautious when standing under trees or parking their vehicles under trees during inclement weather.
He also said that steps have been taken to provide relief to those affected by the weather.
Meanwhile, a landslide warning issued for parts of Sri Lanka, has been extended.
“the ‘Amber’ warning will continue further. Therefore, we advise the public in landslide-prone areas to remain on alert” said the NBRO.
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