Death toll due to floods rises to 27

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The Disaster Management Centre said that 27 persons were killed and more than 1,055,185 affected due to floods.

At least 47 persons have been injured and 12 persons have gone missing, the DMC said. The authorities have also set up 594 IDP camps in all districts to accommodate, provide dry rations and medical assistance to 361,143 flood victims.

A total of 2890 houses have been completely damaged and 16,029 houses partially damaged. (SD)

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boogie man Friday, 14 January 2011 08:12 AM

This is getting worst than the war situation!!!

Myopic Friday, 14 January 2011 08:27 AM

This is as bad as it was during the tsunami. Where is the relief? In Australia the premier flew over flood waters and promised aid. What has this lot done? Nothinging. Who is looking after the victims? Certainly not your elected in parliament.

Senna Amarasena Friday, 14 January 2011 09:10 AM

Follow the news and see the reality of the situation. Govt has made all the arrangements to help needy. Don'y try to politicise this?

Senna Amarasena Friday, 14 January 2011 09:11 AM

How can you compare this to LTTE War? That was 30 year barberic killing spree by LTTE.

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