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The island's Disaster Management said 3,727 families were hit by floods and landslides.
Naval, fishing communities advised not to venture into sea marked in red on the map until further notice
Bay of Bengal's coastline is home to nearly 1.4 billion people.
National Disaster Management Council meets
Landslides and flooding has killed around 40 people in Sri Lanka
The seroconversion rates were highest in the 20 to 39 age group (98.88%) at 6 weeks
“Wind speed can increase up to 50-60 kmph at times in other sea areas around the island," the Met Dept said.
"It wasn’t a major spill. As per our observation, its 400 liters of oil spillage," an official said.
"We don’t have information about any such clearing," the official said.
"Reliable sources have also confirmed that illegal roadways are to be constructed," he said.
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Gusty winds have been forecast for several parts of the island from 2pm Sunday to 2pm the next day.
Residents have also been asked to be prepared for evacuation if the need arises.
A few showers will occur in the North-Central Province.
"Don't stay in open areas and if heavy thunder occurs, unplug all electrical devices," the DMC said.
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64 pieces of debris found in side scan sonar survey
Chemicals from the ship believed to be responsible for the deaths
"There may be temporary localised strong winds during thundershowers."
Some fish coming ashore have also had plastic nurdles (polypropylene granules) that had spilt from the ship.
Collaboration in long-term training and preventive work also planned
Defending the project, State Minister Wijesekara told EconomyNext June 17 said it was the result of years of study.
"We are doing a complete study (adyanayak) about the incident."
Two more deaths due to adverse weather were reported yesterday, increasing the total to 19
"The Act will be updated to keep up with technological advances and increasing public insensitivity"
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