Three people were killed and over 21,000 have been affected by the adverse weather conditions spawned by cyclone Mandous, said the Disaster Management Centre of Sri Lanka.
According to the Centre, 19 people were injured and those affected are of 6,113 families in 16 districts. 5,639 houses in various parts of the island have been severely damaged, it added.
The damage is being assessed and those affected will be compensated, said the Deputy Director of the Disaster Management Centre Pradeep Kodippili.
The cyclone at the moment has reduced significantly but the citizens will be urged to take precautions, the Centre added.
