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Over 193,000 affected by Colombo floods

Over 193,000 people belonging to 43,779 families were affected in the Colombo District due to floods caused by heavy rains last Wednesday and Thursday. Rs 10 million was allocated to provide relief for these people, Disaster Management Center Assistant Director Pradeep Kodippili told the Daily News.

Colombo City Traffic Director Police SP Chula de Silva said that traffic flow in the Colombo city returned to normal and the submerged roads are now motorable. Disaster Management Center Colombo District Coordinator Ranjith Kapuliyadda said that water levels in most areas are now receding and people are now moving back to their homes. However, some areas in the Sri Jayawardenapura area are still under water.

A total of 236,938 people belonging to 55,283 families were affected as a result of inclement weather and 24 houses were totally damaged while 261 houses were partially damaged throughout the island.

About 20,560 people belong to 4,022 families have been provided shelter at 15 centres established in the Colombo District.

Another 35,579 people in the Kalutara District and 8,017 people in the Gampaha District were also affected due to floods, high winds and landslides. Rs 10 million has been provided for relief measures in these districts.

The distribution of cooked food and dry rations is continuing with the coordination of Grama Niladari Divisions of the area.

The Engineering, Construction and Common Amenities Ministry has also implemented relief services for the displaced people.

The Meteorology Department said that light evening thunder showers could be expected in the Western Province today with somewhat rough winds.

Thunder showers are also expected in the Northern and Eastern Provinces during the evening. The rainy weather persisting in the island in the evenings is expected to continue until the end of November.

 

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