The ongoing adverse weather conditions sweeping across Sri Lanka have claimed two lives and affected thousands of residents as heavy rains continue to disrupt normal life in several parts of the island.
According to the latest situation report issued at 6:00 a.m. today by the Disaster Management Centre, two fatalities have been recorded in connection with the prevailing disaster situation. The deaths were reported from the Batticaloa District and Jaffna District.
The DMC stated that adverse weather has now impacted residents in 35 Divisional Secretariat divisions spread across eight districts nationwide.
Authorities reported that 3,475 individuals belonging to 1,113 families have been affected so far as persistent rainfall and unstable weather conditions continue across the country.
Meanwhile, 104 individuals are currently being sheltered at two safety centres established for those displaced or facing unsafe living conditions due to the severe weather.
The disaster situation has also caused damage to property, with 88 houses reported to have sustained partial damage in affected areas.
Emergency officials continue to monitor the situation closely as weather warnings remain in effect in several regions of the island.
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