Tamil Diplomat

Parts of Mulaitheevu , Kilinochchi, Vavuniya Districts submerged in Flood waters: Several Thousands affected

Samakalam
December 23

Following the 48 hours rains that prevailed in Mulaitheevu, Kilinochchi and Vavuniya Districts, parts of these districts have gone under water, up to hip level in some places. All the tanks are spilling at abnormal levels. More than 40,000 people have been affected and several thousands have displaced and staying in transit camps.

although, 11 of the 14 sluice gates of Iranaimadu has been open, the water incoming is more than the water out going and hence a flood situation is prevailing in Kilinochchi area.

The following figures were issued by the Disaster Management Centre ( as at 3.00 p.m. on 21.12.2018 )

District	Division	No. Of Affected families	No. Of Affected persons	Transit Camps	families	persons.
Mulaitheevu	Odduchuddan	675	2,170	16	614	899
	Puthukudiyiruppu	498	1,501	04	451	1,250
	Thunnukkai	50	155	01	50	155
	Karaithuraipattu	166	548	01	100	352
	Manthai East	25	69
	Mulaitheevu	2,380	8,208
	Total	3,794	12,651	25	1,240	3805

Kilinochchi	Karaichchi	701	2,550	07	229	858
	Kandavalai	629	2,026	07	341	1,119
	Pachchilaipalli	17	57	03	17	57

Mannar	Mannar Town	27	85

As heavy rains are continuing, it is predicted that flood situation may become more serious.