April 17, 2021 10:59 amA total of 1,365 people from 324 families have been afflicted by the prevailing adverse weather condition. According to the Disaster Management Centre (DMC), Gangawata Korale area in Kandy District is the hardest hit with 846 people from 195 familiesMeanwhile, 142 individuals in Colombo District have been evacuated to safe locations. One house has been completely damaged by the adverse weather while 113 houses were partially damaged, the DMC stated. In addition, lightning strikes and floods have claimed the lives of six persons from Mullaitivu, Badulla and Batticaloa districts.

Source: The Nation April 17, 2021 06:03 UTC