Over 2600 People Affected by Adverse Weather Across Sri Lanka

COLOMBO (News1st) - A total of 2,676 people belonging to 762 families have been affected by adverse weather conditions across the island.

According to the Disaster Management Centre, 27 people from five families have been moved to safer locations.

Meanwhile, the Department of Meteorology has advised the fishing and naval communities not to venture into the South-East Bay of Bengal from today until further notice.

A red alert has been issued for strong winds and rough seas due to the development of a low-pressure area in the region.

In a separate warning, the Department of Irrigation says the Nilwala Ganga at Thalgahagoda remains at minor flood level, while the river continues to flow at flood-risk level.

The Gin Ganga at Baddegama and the Kalu Ganga at Millakanda also remain at flood-risk level.

Meanwhile, sluice gates of 40 major reservoirs have been opened.

The Irrigation Department has urged people living in low-lying areas to remain vigilant.