Friday, May 20, 2016

Death Toll Due To Floods And Landslides Increased To 64

The death toll reported from the island due to the floods and landslides has risen to 64 by this evening according to the latest statistics.

Over 425,000 persons are affected due to the floods and landslides in the country and around 325,000 of them were displaced it has been reported,

Government has used boats to remove the flood victims who trapped in their houses in Colombo Suburbs and other districts .
The Department of Meteorology says that the Cyclonic storm ‘ROANU’ in the Bay of Bengal is now located about 950km north-east of Kankasanturai and that it is further moving away from the island.
Strong windy conditions over the country and in the sea areas around the island are likely to reduce gradually. Showery conditions are also expected to reduce in next two days, the department said.
However, several spell of showers will occur in North-Western, Western, Central and Sabaragamuwa provinces and in the Galle, Matara districts.
Showers or thunder showers will occur at a few places in the Eastern province after 2.00 pm
- See more at: http://www.adaderana.lk/news/35346/showery-conditions-expected-to-reduce-in-next-two-days#sthash.X3eaYrtS.dpuf

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