Floods affect 2,663 families

Eight deaths, over 400 houses damaged:

Hemanthi GURUGE

Over 8,500 people from 2,663 families in four districts have been affected by floods while eight deaths have been reported so far due to the floods and landslides caused by heavy rain during the last few days. Nearly 74 houses have been damaged and 343 houses partly damaged, the Disaster Management Centre (DMC) said.

DMC sources said that cooked meals, dry rations and other assistance were being provided to the affected families.

The DMC has also set up four temporary camps which provide food and shelter for the affected families in the Colombo district.