Over 9,000 flood-affected people still in camps: DMC

The Disaster Management Centre said today more than 9,000 flood-affected people were still in temporary shelters while 24 people had died as a result of the adverse weather conditions that prevailed during the past few days.

It said about 114,272 people from 27,948 families were affected by the heavy rains while 10 people had been injured and one reported missing.

The DMC said about 2,252 families were displaced and temporarily sheltered in 64 camps.

“Nearly 235 houses were destroyed while 1,566 houses were partially damaged,” it said.

Meanwhile, the Meteorology Department said showers or thunder showers were expected in the Western, Sabaragamuwa and Central Provinces and in the Galle and Matara districts.

Fairly heavy showersexceeding 75mm are also expected at some parts of the country.

The Met Department said thunder showers will develop at several places in the Uva and Eastern provinces during the afternoon or evening.