June 03, Colombo (LNW): The toll of casualties resulting from the ongoing adverse weather conditions across the island has risen to 12 as of today (03), Defence State Minister Pramitha Bandara Tennakoon confirmed.
Moreover, Tennakoon stated that five individuals remain unaccounted for due to multiple incidents triggered by the extreme weather, encompassing floods and mudslides.
In addition to the fatalities and missing persons, the State Minister disclosed that 23,707 individuals from 2,313 affected families have sought refuge in relief centres established nationwide.
