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Sri Lanka: Tsunami affected at Vadamaradchchy East displaced due to heavy rain

Heavy rain in the Vadamaradchchy East area has left Tsunami affected people homeless. The Temporary Transit center is now flooded and the people are experiencing untold hardships. Tamils Rehabilitation Organization is organizing the supply of essential requirements to the people through welfare centres.
Although it is eleven months since the Tsunami, the people are still unable to find permanent houses due to financial difficulties.

The areas most affected by the flood are Thalaiyady, Chempianpattu, Mamunaiy, Maruthankerny and adjoining areas. Tamil Rehabilitation Organization provides basic needs to the displaced people at the welfare centers, including medicine, transport etc.

TRO Vadamaradchchi East Post Tsunami Rapid Rehabilitation Development Service project volunteers are providing necessary assistance.

Meanwhile, due to the incessant heavy rain, flood levels are increasing and the level sea water is also increasing.