More than 1000 houses have been damaged due to the heavy winds and rain experienced in the country yesterday (Aug 9), the Disaster Management Centre (DMC) said.
Accordingly, the DMC noted that steps would be taken to disburse compensation through the Divisional and District Secretariats of the affected areas.
The disaster management authority also forecasted that the inclement weather is expected to continue in the Western, North Western, North Central, and Northern Provinces.
The seas between Colombo to Mannar and Kilinochchi to Trincomalee are also expected to be tough over the next few days, the DMC said.
(Reporting by Damith Wickramasekara)
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The National Water Supply and Drainage Board (NWSDB) warned that water supply restrictions would be imposed from 8.00pm today in Colombo District from today onwards
The meteorology department issuing a warm weather advisory for today that the temperature felt on human body is likely to increase up to ‘Caution level’ at some places in Western, Sabaragamuwa, Southern, North-western, Northern and North central provinces and in Monaragala district.

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