Disaster Hotlines Activated for Election Period: DMC

COLOMBO (News 1st) - The Disaster Management Centre has introduced 6 hotlines to report any potential disasters during the election period. 

The numbers are 070 211 71 17, 011 366 80 32, 011 366 80 87, 011 366 80 25, 011 366 80 26, and 011 366 80 19.

This special program will remain in effect until the 16th of November.

The Disaster Management Centre said that the program will be carried out jointly with the Department of Meteorology, Department of Irrigation, National Building Research Organization, the Tri-Forces, and the Police.

Meanwhile, the Department of Meteorology has warned that the Central, Uva, Sabaragamuwa, and Southern provinces may experience thundershowers accompanied by severe lightning in the evening or at night.

An advisory for severe lightning has been issued, warning that thundershowers and lightning are also likely in the Kalutara and Kurunegala districts.