Severe weather affects over 76,000 people across 11 districts | Schools closed in several education zones tomorrow!

The Disaster Management Centre (DMC) reports that severe weather conditions, including floods, strong winds, and fallen trees, have affected 76,218 individuals from 18,795 families across 11 districts in Sri Lanka.

The Gampaha District has been the hardest hit, with 68,672 people from 16,707 families impacted. 

Tragically, the disaster has claimed two lives, while two others have sustained injuries. Additionally, 223 houses have suffered partial damage, according to the DMC.

Meanwhile, All government schools in Kaduwela and Kolonnawa Education Zonal Divisions in Colombo District and the Wattala Zonal Division in Gampaha District will be closed tomorrow (14), in view of the prevailing adverse weather condition.

This was communicated by the Western Province Education Ministry.

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