A total of 3,966 families have been affected by the prevailing weather conditions, Minister Dr Nalinda Jayatissa said at a media briefing on Cabinet decisions today (27).
He said the figures were recorded as of 10 a.m. today.
A total of 14,485 people belonging to these families have been affected by the adverse weather conditions, he added.
The Minister also said that one death and three injuries had been reported so far. Two houses had been completely destroyed, while 312 houses had sustained partial damage.
He further stated that 554 people from 181 families were being accommodated at 13 centres across several districts due to the disaster situation.
Arrangements had been made to provide them with all necessary facilities.
Speaking further, the Minister said:
“As of 10 a.m. today (27), a total of 3,966 families, comprising 14,485 people, had been affected by the disaster caused by the prevailing weather conditions.
One death and three injuries have been reported. Two houses have been completely destroyed, while 312 houses have sustained partial damage.
At present, 554 people from 181 families are being accommodated at 13 centres, where facilities are being provided for them. These 13 centres are located in the Ratnapura, Colombo, Mannar and Nuwara Eliya districts.
According to the Department of Meteorology, the storm is expected to move towards the Indian mainland by 11.30 a.m. on 28 October.
In addition, Army, Navy and Police teams have been deployed in the Ratnapura, Kegalle, Kandy and Colombo districts.”