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Heavy downpours over the weekend have wreaked havoc in many
parts of the country, flooding homes, fields and roads. Three
people drowned, while some 134,000 people have been affected by
flooding, according to the country's Disaster Management Centre.
The center said rains and floods have damaged 240 houses and
nearly 7,000 people have been evacuated. Authorities have cut
electricity in some areas as a precaution.
Navy and army troops have been deployed to rescue victims and
provide food and other essentials.
Local television channels showed flooded towns in the suburbs of
Colombo. In some areas, waters reached the roofs of houses and
shops.
Sri Lanka has been grappling with severe weather conditions
since May, mostly caused by heavy monsoon rains. In June, 16
people died due to floods and mudslides.
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