Weather-related death toll soars to 627
– The death toll from the severe weather conditions that swept across Sri Lanka in recent days has risen to 627, the Disaster Management Centre (DMC) said.
A further 190 individuals remain missing as rescue and search efforts continue. Furthermore, the adverse weather has affected all 25 districts, impacting 2,179,138 people from 611,530 families, according to official data.The Kandy District has recorded the highest number of fatalities, with 232 deaths reported so far.
