- According to the Disaster Management Centre the prevailing heavy rainfall condition has affected 4,363 people from 1,190 families across 17 districts.
The DMC said four people have lost lives and eight others have been injured due to disasters caused by heavy rains.
Meanwhile, 164,348 people from 49,796 families across 12 districts have been affected by the prevailing dry weather, the DMC said.
Over 49,796 families across 12 districts remain severely affected by prolonged dry weather conditions across the country. Drinking water distribution efforts continue for approximately 136,569 individuals facing shortages, the Disaster Management Centre stated. Meanwhile, severe weather conditions impacted 4,363 individuals from 1,190 families spanning 17 districts.
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