Severe weather disrupts SL: Thousands of families affected by floods, heavy rains
By: Isuru Parakrama
November 28, Colombo (LNW): Adverse weather conditions have caused widespread disruption across Sri Lanka, with 20 districts experiencing significant impact.
According to the Disaster Management Centre (DMC), a total of 80,642 households in 166 Divisional Secretariat divisions have been affected by the ongoing storms and flooding.
The DMC has reported that 276,550 individuals are currently grappling with the effects of the extreme weather, and 16,553 people from 5,305 families have been forced to seek shelter in safer locations.
In addition to the immediate challenges posed by the heavy rainfall, the Irrigation Department has raised concerns about the ongoing flood risks in low-lying areas near reservoirs.
G.W.A. Sakura Dilthara, an Irrigation Engineer, warned that rising water levels in key rivers, particularly the Deduru Oya and the Mahaweli River, are likely to worsen the flooding in the surrounding regions.
The increased water flow poses a serious risk to communities living near these watercourses, potentially leading to further displacement and damage to property.
The situation remains dire, with authorities urging the public to stay alert and take necessary precautions as the rainfall continues.
Emergency services remain on high alert, working to support affected families and mitigate the risks posed by the relentless weather conditions.
