Death toll due to adverse weather rises to 17NewsThe death toll from the adverse weather experienced in many parts of the island has risen to 17, the Disaster Management Centre (DMC) said. The DMC's latest report released this morning has noted that 13 persons have been injured and one person remains missing. The adverse weather has affected 13 districts. According to the DMC's statistics, 17 houses have been fully destroyed while 3381 have suffered partial damage. The DMC also reveals that 8212 persons from 1888 families are currently being sheltered at 123 safe locations.

Source: Sunday Times June 04, 2024 21:49 UTC