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Flooding and landslides caused by monsoon rains in Sri Lanka have killed at least seven people, the country’s Disaster Management Centre (DMC) has said. <\/p>\n
In Sitawaka – outside the capital, Colombo – three members of the same family died when their house was flooded. <\/p>\n
Supplies of electricity have been cut off in several areas and schools ordered to remain shut on Monday.<\/p>\n
Landslide warnings have been issued in nine districts.<\/p>\n
DMC Director Pradeep Kodippili told the BBC’s Sinhala service that the risk of flooding was rapidly increasing in Colombo and other areas of the south. <\/p>\n
“Many areas have reportedly received more than 400mm of rain so far,” Mr Kodippili said. “The minor flood risk is increasing to a major flood risk.” <\/p>\n
He urged Sri Lankans to pay attention to emergency announcements from the government and DMC. The DMC said 20 of the country’s 25 districts were affected by the rains. <\/p>\n
The military has been mobilised to provide relief to people affected, the government said. <\/p>\n
Air Force spokesperson Capt Dushan Wijesinghe told BBC Sinhala that three helicopters and rescue teams had already been deployed to help with relief efforts.<\/p>\n
Navy spokesperson Capt Gayan Wickramasuriya said 10 Navy teams had been deployed, adding that a further 116 were prepared to deploy. <\/p>\n
The army said it was providing food to displaced people.<\/p>\n
Sulakshana Jayawardena of the Ministry of Electricity and Energy told BBC Sinhala that electricity supplies had been disconnected in some areas. <\/p>\n
“We have suspended power supplies in these areas in coordination with the DMC,” Mr Jayawardena said.<\/p>\n
“After the floods subside, we will look at the situation and work to restore electricity.” <\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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