People have sought refuge at the R.Premadasa International Cricket Stadium in Keththarama.Two days of thunder showers forced several thousands to seek refuge in schools and temples. 150 millilitre rain fall recorded in Colombo district. 121,375 people are homeless, 15 died, 14 injured, 280 houses are completely destroyed, 1,266 houses are slightly damaged according to the National Disaster Management Centre in Colombo.
Colombo, Gampaha , Galle and Kalutara have been affected by the recent rain. The displaced people are staying in 30 welfare camps. 51,300 people were displaced in Colombo district, 40,088 people were displaced in Gampaha district, 17,488 people were displaced in Galle district, and 12,499 people were displaced in Kalutara district. There are 300 people staying at R. Premadasa International Cricket Stadium.
Rains caused trees to fall, and flooded many roads in Colombo city causing traffic chaos on Thursday and Friday. The government has allocated four million rupees for the flood and landslide victims.
