I. HIGHLIGHTS / KEY PRIORITIES
? Rains continue in many parts of the island, causing floods, land and rock slides. According to the Disaster Management Centre (DMC) and local authorities, as of 11 January, a total of 863,773 persons (228,078 families) have been affected1, with 13 deaths, one missing and 44 injured. A total of 127,598 persons (33,330 families) are displaced in 351 temporary relocation centers in eight districts. Batticaloa reported the highest number of IDPs (58,524 /15,368 families) housed in 146 temporary relocation centers.
? The Department of Meteorology reports that heavy rains and winds will continue for the next 48 hours across the North, North Central, Uva, Eastern Provinces and Hambantota District.
? Rapid assessments are underway to determine the extent and location of damages. Inter?agency missions lead by the DMC and local authorities will identify immediate relief needs. Missions continue to experience constraints due to poor access on flood?affected roads.
? On 10 January, the Hon. Minister and Secretary of the Ministry of Disaster Management (MDM) visited Ampara District. The ministerial delegation proceeded to Batticaloa on 11 January.
Disclaimer
- UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs
- To learn more about OCHA's activities, please visit https://www.unocha.org/.