Relentless adverse weather conditions continuing across the island have left hundreds of homes damaged and thousands of residents affected, according to the latest update from the Disaster Management Centre (DMC).
The DMC reported that 200 houses have suffered partial damage due to the ongoing inclement weather, with the worst impact recorded in the Kalutara District, where 90 homes were damaged.
Several other districts have also reported damaged properties. Authorities confirmed that 25 houses were partially damaged in both Batticaloa District and Gampaha District, while 22 houses were affected in Ratnapura District.
Meanwhile, 14 damaged houses were reported from Galle District. Additional incidents of property damage were recorded in Monaragala District, Colombo District, Jaffna District, Hambantota District, Anuradhapura District, Mannar District and Trincomalee District.
The DMC further stated that one house was completely destroyed in the Ratnapura District as severe weather conditions continued to batter several regions.
Overall, the disaster situation has affected 1,582 families across the country. According to officials, 5,267 individuals belonging to those families have been impacted by the prevailing weather conditions.
The affected residents have been reported from 66 Divisional Secretariat divisions islandwide, as authorities continue to monitor the evolving situation.
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