Rainy conditions to continue today as well

The Department of Meteorology had forecast that rainy weather would prevail throughout the Island today (22) in the North, North Central, Uva and eastern slopes of the hill country.

According to the forecast other parts of the country may also experience showers or thunder showers in the evening accompanied by fairly strong winds, said Meteorologist Channa Rodrigo.

These weather conditions were expected to ease gradually

as soon as the prevail-

For each house that had completely destroyed a compensation of Rs 100,000 would be paid after receiving assessment reports from the relevant divisional secretaries

ing depression recedes. The heaviest rainfall of 187 mm during the last 24 hours ending 8.30 am yesterday was reported from Yala.

Meanwhile the Deputy Director General of the Disaster Management Centre reported that 1442 houses in 15 districts had been destroyed due to the floods while 4879 houses had also been partially damaged. 27 deaths had been reported due to the treacherous weather experienced. 56543 people had also been displaced and were living in temporary shelters.

For each house that had completely destroyed a compensation of Rs 100,000 would be paid after receiving assessment reports from the relevant divisional secretaries said the DMC sources. Compensation of Rs. 50,000 would also be paid for a partially damaged house, these sources said.