Colombo: The weather in Sri Lanka has taken a dangerous turn. Let us tell you that due to the effect of deep pressure over the south-western Bay of Bengal, adverse weather conditions have arisen in this island country. Disaster Management Center (DMC) informed that due to such adverse weather conditions, life has become disrupted due to floods, storms and landslides. This dangerous turn of weather has taken the lives of 15 people in Sri Lanka. Now there is a possibility of the weather getting worse.
DMC said that more than 4,50,000 people have been affected by floods, strong winds and landslides in the country and 15 people have died so far. It said the highest number of deaths, 10, occurred in the Eastern Province. The cyclonic storm that has wreaked havoc in the eastern province will move towards India's southern state of Tamil Nadu later on Saturday, weather department officials said. After this the weather condition in the country may improve.
Chance of more than 100 mm rain
However, there is a possibility of rainfall of more than 100 mm in North, North Central and East Trincomalee districts, the weather department said. There is also a possibility of wind speed of more than 60 kilometers per hour in some parts of the country. Meanwhile, police said they have arrested a school principal and a teacher in connection with the death of six students due to floods while they were traveling on a tractor in the eastern town of Samanthurai. The principal had asked the students to go by tractor as there was no bus. (Language)
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