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Following this weekend’s torrential rains, three people died, nearly 7,000 were evacuated and many homes were damaged. As a safety measure, authorities have cut off electricity in some areas, while navy and army troops are mobilized to provide relief. Since May, Sri Lanka has suffered severe weather due to monsoon rains, causing 16 deaths in June.
Following this weekend’s torrential rains, three people died, nearly 7,000 were evacuated and many homes were damaged. As a safety measure, authorities have cut off electricity in some areas, while navy and army troops are mobilized to help. Since May, Sri Lanka has suffered severe bad weather due to monsoon rains, causing 16 deaths in June.