More than 21,000 people have been affected by adverse weather conditions associated with Cyclone Arnab across 18 districts in Sri Lanka, with three deaths and six injuries reported, according to the Disaster Management Centre (DMC).
The latest situation report, covering the period from October 23 to 6.00 a.m. today (31), states that a total of 21,240 people from 5,768 families have been affected across 136 Divisional Secretariat Divisions.
The disaster has also caused extensive damage to residential properties. According to the DMC, eight houses have been completely destroyed, while another 737 have sustained partial damage.
Ratnapura District has recorded the highest number of people affected, with 10,051 individuals from 2,666 families impacted across 15 Divisional Secretariat Divisions. The district has reported one death, two injuries and 101 cases of house damage.
Puttalam District has recorded the second-highest number of affected people, with 6,900 individuals from 1,850 families affected across 11 Divisional Secretariat Divisions.
The district has reported one death and two injuries, while two people have also been reported missing.
Meanwhile, Matara District has recorded the highest number of houses damaged, with 113 houses affected by the adverse weather conditions. This figure includes one house that has been completely destroyed.
The DMC continues to monitor the situation as the impacts of Cyclone Arnab are reported across the affected districts.
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