General · Sri Lanka
Heavy Rainfall Causes Widespread Flooding in Puttalam District, Sri Lanka
Owlester AI · from 1 source ·
Heavy rainfall over several days has caused widespread flooding in Puttalam District, Sri Lanka, affecting multiple reservoirs and ponds. District Secretary VM.Indika de Silva reported that 9,467 people from 2,475 families in eight regional secretary areas have been affected. The worst-hit areas include Vanathaviluwu, where 5,078 people from 1,301 families are affected, and Puttalam, where 2,964 people from 746 families are affected.