The death toll due to the adverse weather conditions has increased to 18 with the recovery of two more bodies this morning, Fisheries and Aquatic Resources Deputy Minister  Sarath Kumara Gunaratne said.

He said 36 were reported missing while 22 fishermen have also been injured and 37 boats gone missing during the past two days.

“Search and rescue operations are underway with the assistance of the Sri Lanka Navy and Air Force, in search of persons still reported missing,” he said.(DM online)