Seventy-five spill gates of dams have been opened due to torrential rains expected to recede temporarily by tomorrow (Dec 25), the Disaster Management Centre said.
These spill gates had been opened due to the rising water levels of dams in the Polonnaruwa, Anuradhapura, Kurunegala, Ampara, Hambantota, Batticaloa, Trincomalee, and Kilinochchi districts.
The National Disaster Relief Services Centre (NDRSC) has disbursed more than Rs 19.9 million to provide relief and compensation to residents affected by the bad weather.
More than 4000 families are currently sheltered at some 100 relief camps set-up countrywide.
The inclement weather conditions influenced by the North-East monsoon has so far affected 16 districts. However, the Meteorological Department predicts that showers will temporarily reduce tomorrow.
A Thai woman walking topless in Arugam Bay town has been arrested by the Police.
The UK government has unveiled a package of reforms to simplify imports from developing countries which allows for more garments manufactured in Sri Lanka to enter the UK tariff-free.
The Cabinet has approved a proposal for Sri Lankans overseas to apply for their passports through an online system via the Lankan diplomatic missions.
Cabinet has approved the appointment of Commodore (retired) M.B.N.A. Premaratne of the Sri Lanka Navy, as the new Commissioner General of Excise.
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