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Depression expected to cross Tamil Nadu coast on November 30 after passing by Sri Lanka's North on November 29
Very heavy showers above 150 mm are likely at some places.
The Kandy district in the hill country which includes Gampola, has seen 52 people dead and 105 missing
The highest reported death toll so far of 51 is from the Kandy district. The missing is 67
Some 82 properties have been partially damaged due to floods.
Kodippili asked that residents in these areas, especially around the Kalu Ganga (river), be extremely vigilant.
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"There can be very heavy showers or thundershowers, strong winds gusting up to 60 kilometres per hour."
Meanwhile, an Australian law firm named Spark Helmore is advising the government on environmental damage claims.
"Overseas laboratories have been directed to analyse the biological samples of oceanic life and other samples."
According to the statement, 1,558 families have been resettled under the programme so far.
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"Fairly heavy showers above 75mm can be expected elsewhere in the island," it said.
Landslides will continue to be in effect until further notice in Kegalle, Kandy and Kurunegala districts.
"Most of the deaths were due to people going for a swim or a boat ride in the flood areas," said Kodippili.
The DMC has already started to evaluate the damages to pay compensation for the affected families, he said.
The party said that climate change is a global issue and one which threatens the progress and development of Sri Lanka.
"When there is an issue one has to stick their neck out. I wonder why many people keep mum on this matter," he said.
The DMC said Tuesday afternoon that heavy rain will continue for the next 24 hours.
"After November 10 heavy-falls will subside, but rains will continue."
With continuous heavy rain, landslide warnings have been issued for residencies in eight districts so far.
The shift to organic fertilizer should be carried out in stages over a number of years, critics have said.
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