Heavy rains that began on 16th December have had a devastating effect on the North-East, with Batticaloa and Puttalam the worst affected, said IRIN on Friday.
The rains and ensuing floods have displaced at least 31,000 people and killed 39, according to the Sri Lanka's Disaster Management Centre.
“The worst-hit are Batticaloa and Puttalam districts. The rains are still prevalent and we might see the damage rising,” DMC's assistant director told IRIN.
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