A total of 7,651 people from 2,106 families have been affected by adverse weather conditions across Sri Lanka since 19 September, according to the Disaster Management Centre (DMC).

The conditions have affected 183 Divisional Secretariat divisions across 20 districts. Eight deaths and 12 injuries have been reported, while one person remains missing.

The DMC reported that 26 houses have been completely destroyed and 1,390 have sustained partial damage. Meanwhile, 46 people from 13 families are currently staying at two safety centres.

Separately, dry weather has affected 137,953 people from 41,725 families across 30 Divisional Secretariat divisions in 12 districts.

Drinking water has been distributed to 110,174 people from 32,688 families in the drought-affected areas, the DMC stated.