– At least four individuals went missing after a mound of earth collapsed onto a house at Morahenagama in Polpitiya police division in Hatton today, Police said.They said rescue operations are in progress to rescue the victims.According to the police, the body of an 82-year-old woman has been recovered by now.

Meanwhile, Nuwara Eliya District Secretary Thushari Tennakoon said a total of 2,331 persons from 581 families have been affected in the Nuwara Eliya District as at 4.00 pm today (Tuesday) due to the adverse weather.She said six individuals have been reported missing, including two individuals who were reported missing due to flood waters in Ambagamuwa.