Thu, 28 Mar 2024 Today's Paper

Death toll rises to 92; flood risk declining: DMC

By

23 May 2016 04:53 pm - 1     - {{hitsCtrl.values.hits}}

A A A

The number of deaths caused by the landslides and floods has increased to 92 by today, the Disaster Management Centre (DMC) said.

However, 109 people were still reported missing.

DMC Media Spokesman Pradeep Kodippili, quoting a report of the Irrigation Department, said the flood situation had completely declined.

“The number of the displaced which was more than 300,000 during heavy floods had been reduced to 186,829. The number of camps also had been reduced to 303 from 611,” he said.

Meanwhile, Major General Sudantha Ranasinghe, who is in charge of the rescue operations, said one body and three body parts were recovered from the Aranayake landslide area today increasing the death toll to 25 there.

“Eighteen body parts were recovered so far,” he said adding rescue operations would not be discontinued. (Lahiru Pothmulla)


Order Gifts and Flowers to Sri Lanka. See Kapruka's top selling online shopping categories such as Toys, Grocery, Kids Toys, Birthday Cakes, Fruits, Chocolates, Clothing and Electronics. Also see Kapruka's unique online services such as Money Remittence,Astrology, Courier/Delivery, Medicine Delivery and over 700 top brands. Also get products from Amazon & Ebay via Kapruka Gloabal Shop into Sri Lanka

  Comments - 1

Order Gifts and Flowers to Sri Lanka. See Kapruka's top selling online shopping categories such as Toys, Grocery, Kids Toys, Birthday Cakes, Fruits, Chocolates, Clothing and Electronics. Also see Kapruka's unique online services such as Money Remittence,Astrology, Courier/Delivery, Medicine Delivery and over 700 top brands. Also get products from Amazon & Ebay via Kapruka Gloabal Shop into Sri Lanka
  • waco Tuesday, 24 May 2016 12:18 PM

    Hats off to all Security Forces for their dedicated services to the Nation.


Add comment

Comments will be edited (grammar, spelling and slang) and authorized at the discretion of Daily Mirror online. The website also has the right not to publish selected comments.

Reply To:

Name - Reply Comment





Order Gifts and Flowers to Sri Lanka. See Kapruka's top selling online shopping categories such as Toys, Grocery, Kids Toys, Birthday Cakes, Fruits, Chocolates, Clothing and Electronics. Also see Kapruka's unique online services such as Money Remittence,Astrology, Courier/Delivery, Medicine Delivery and over 700 top brands. Also get products from Amazon & Ebay via Kapruka Gloabal Shop into Sri Lanka

VAT increase: SOUNDs death knell for publishers, readers

Though the Government imposed VAT (Value Added Tax) on vegetables and other e

How female change-makers are driving Sri Lanka’s energy saving platform

Saving energy has become more of a responsibility than a habit in today’s c

A dull Ramadan awaits Muslims amidst the Soaring Cost of Living

In the coming days, Muslims across the world will welcome the Holy Month of R

New wildlife underpass to curtail HEC

As of February 2024, Sri Lanka lost another 38 elephants as a result of the H

MIRROR CRICKET

More