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The Disaster Management Centre (DMC) said that 21 persons were killed and more than 1,066,000 affected due to floods. At least 36 persons have been injured, the DMC said. The authorities have also set up 534 IDP camps in all districts to accommodate, provide dry rations and medical assistance to 72,041 flood victims.

A total of 2468 houses have been damaged and 14,953 houses partially damaged. (YP)


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  • malkanthi Thursday, 13 January 2011 08:17 AM

    This is worst than the war situation!!!

    Deen Thursday, 13 January 2011 08:26 AM

    And while this was happening Colombo was ushering in the new year in grand style.... spare a thought at least for those affected and say a prayer. thats the least we can do. Its obvious that God's not happy with the way things are happening in SL right now....

    Prabhath Patabendi Thursday, 13 January 2011 09:00 AM

    This show that we need to impliment Community Based Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) practices to minimise the casulties.
    Government must change thier policy on DRR and prepare the communities at risk.. It is pity that we did not learnt a lesson even after tsunami.

    shanika Thursday, 13 January 2011 10:40 AM

    This is a pathotic situation in the country. whole country is affected and we have to re think of our living.

    R.Dias Thursday, 13 January 2011 12:20 PM

    WHY.............RS.1,300MN FOR 65 PRADO'S..............RS. 138MN FOR 1.0MN DISPLACED PEOPLE ........OR RS.138 PER PERSON..........WHAT A COMEDY.......

    Razor Blade Thursday, 13 January 2011 06:12 PM

    Politicians spend in millions to get elected, they must spend double the amount as donations to help flood victims, if they are genuine about helping mankind.

    Enlightened Friday, 14 January 2011 04:42 AM

    Bad omens when bad people rule the country. But it is pity the poor people are at the receiving end.


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