Cyclone Burevi: over 22,000 persons affected in North; 4 fishermen went missing

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At least four fishermen from North went missing due to the cyclonic storm Burevi that passed the North and Eastern provinces last night. Search operations by the Navy and Coastguard are underway to track the missing fishermen.

The body of one fisherman who went missing was found in Tamil Nadu coastal area this morning. Steps are taken by the authorities to identify the body.

At least 22,000 persons from 5000 families in the North have been affected due to the cyclonic storm last night. Over 150 houses were damaged partially or completely across the districts of Mannar, Mullaitivu and Jaffna. According to the Disaster Management Unit of Jaffna, 1589 persons from 569 families are affected due to the cyclonic storm.

At least 15 houses are completely damaged and 141 houses are partially damaged in Sandilipay, Chavakachcheri and Point Pedro due to strong winds last night. Four temporary camps have been formed to shelter the displaced in the district.

In Mannar, 6,888 persons from 2058 families have been affected due to the cyclonic storm from five Divisional Secretariat regions of the district. Pix by N.Lohathayalan

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