Over 1 million affected by Batticaloa floods

Latest reports from the Disaster Management Centre, suggest that 30 have died and 15 disappeared.
Over 1 million people have been affected, with several thousands displaced reports the Uthayan.
The heavy rainfall is expected to last in the region for longer than expected
Thousands have been displaced by the heavy flooding in Batticaloa.
In Mannar, 8,979 people including 2,434 families have been displaced, reported the Jaffna based newspaper Uthayan. Thirty-nine temporary welfare centres have been set up.
Heavy rainfall since the 22nd December has damaged thousands of homes, with hundreds being reported as irreparable.
From the Vakarai division alone, 8234 people are reported to be sheltering in public buildings, with a further 16,661 seeking refuge with friends and family.
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The Munmunai Southwest Divisional Secretariat reported 5611 people displaced.
The severe weather has also resulted in one death. Vasanthy Iyathurai, aged 49, of Vaazhaichenai died in hospital after being admitted for severe illness related to the cold conditions.