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Over 500 people sent to safe locations due to adverse weather in Sri Lanka

Director of the Disaster Management Center (DMC) Pradeep Kodippili told the media that 42,604 people had been affected in the country by the adverse weather conditions. He said seven deaths had been reported due to tree falls and falls of tree branches, and 3,137 houses were damaged. The Sri Lanka Meteorology Department said heavy showers above 100 mm are likely at some places in Sabaragamuwa province and in Nuwara-Eliya district.