
A total of 70,957 families have been affected by the prevailing adverse weather condition, according to the Disaster Management Centre.Deputy Director of DMC, Pradeep Kodippili said 235,906 persons have suffered from the heavy rains during the past few days.The Department of Meteorology stated that the prevailing showery condition over the island particularly in the Northern, North-Central, Eastern and Uva provinces is likely to enhance to some extent on 09 and 10 December.