Over 6,000 people affected by adverse weather conditions: DMC

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By: Isuru Parakrama

Colombo (LNW): More than 6,000 people have been affected by the existing adverse weather conditions, announced the Disaster Management Centre (DMC).

According to a report by the Centre, a total of 6,345 people from 1,634 families in 10 districts have been affected by the adverse weather conditions, and these groups are from districts such as Kalutara, Gampaha, Badulla, Trincomalee, Ratnapura, Kegalle, Jaffna, Mullaitivu, Puttalam and Kurunegala.

In addition, 87 houses have been partially damaged due to strong winds and flooding.

The maximum rainfall of 117.4mm was reported from Jaffna, according to the Department of Meteorology.

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